It is seen as vital to improving the ability of the EU and NATO to respond to crises, such as emergency military support in Ukraine.
THE EU confirmed his participation of the United Kingdom in the PESCO “Military Mobility” scheme, which is seen as vital to improving the ability of the EU and NATO to respond to crises, such as emergency military support to Ukraine.
Following the United Kingdom’s (UK) request to participate in the PESCO Military Mobility scheme, the EU Council today confirmed its participation, stressing that the necessary conditions are met and recognizing the substantial added value that the UK.
EU High Representative Josep Borrell said Russia’s war against Ukraine further demonstrated that the ability to move troops and military equipment quickly across Europe and beyond is essential for EU security. experiences with key partners is vital and the Dutch-led Military Mobility project provides the right platform in this regard. After the US, Canada and Norway joined last year, the UK’s participation is further proof of the importance of this project,” Borrell said, adding: “ensuring the swift movement and safe transport of armed forces is vital to improving the ability of the EU and NATO to respond to crises, especially now that we are providing emergency military support to Ukraine.”
The PESCO “Military Mobility” project is a political-strategic platform aimed at simplifying and standardizing national cross-border military transport procedures. It facilitates the rapid movement of military personnel and assets across the EU, whether by road, rail, sea or air.
Canada, Norway and the USA joined this Community activity in 2021.
Finally, it is worth noting that Turkey, as a member of NATO, has repeatedly approached the relevant EU institutions to join the activities of PESCO. The EU has rebuffed Turkey’s efforts, given Greece and Cyprus’ outright refusal to participate in these programs, on the grounds that there is no security treaty between Turkey and the EU – a necessary condition for participation in such activities.
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