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## Forging a United Front: NATO and EU Unite for Enhanced Security
### A Call for Deeper Collaboration to Bolster Defence and Support Ukraine
In a powerful address to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underscored the critical need for intensified collaboration between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. He emphasized that this synergy is not merely beneficial, but absolutely vital for amplifying defence manufacturing, ensuring sustained aid for Ukraine, and fortifying the bedrock of European security.
#### Strategic Alignment: A Necessity in a Shifting World
Speaking at the Renew Europe Global Europe Forum held within the hallowed halls of the European Parliament, Stoltenberg articulated a compelling vision for a more integrated approach. He highlighted the escalating defence investments by NATO member states, the crucial drive to ramp up defence industrial capacity, and the unwavering military and political backing for Ukraine as the cornerstones of Euro-Atlantic stability. The Secretary General posited that a more cohesive effort between NATO and the EU empowers both organizations to navigate a security landscape that is becoming increasingly complex and fraught with challenges.
“By pooling our collective strengths, those of NATO and the EU, we are far better equipped to confront the multitude of challenges that lie before us,” Stoltenberg declared, his words resonating with the assembled policymakers and guests.
#### Empowering Ukraine and Accelerating Defence Prowess
This amplified cooperation, Stoltenberg argued, directly translates into Ukraine’s enhanced capacity to withstand future acts of aggression. Furthermore, it is the key to unlocking Europe’s potential to expedite the production of crucial defence capabilities.
“Through our collaborative endeavors, we ensure that Ukraine remains resilient today and is empowered to defend itself against any future aggression,” he asserted. “And in working hand-in-hand, we can significantly increase our defence output, and importantly, we can do so with greater speed. This unified approach allows us to foster innovation more effectively and to decisively outmaneuver those who seek to undermine us.”
#### Engaging in Dialogue on Europe’s Security Landscape
Following his keynote discourse, the NATO chief engaged in a robust discussion with MEPs. This session provided a platform to delve into a wide spectrum of pressing security concerns that are impacting Europe and the broader Euro-Atlantic region, further cementing the importance of the NATO-EU partnership.