Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2024

Tabled by Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet

18. Removed: Highlights the outcome of the NATO Washington Summit, which reaffirmed that Ukraine’s future is in NATO and that the alliance supports Ukraine’s right to choose its own security arrangements and decide its own future, free from outside interference; concurs that both the EU and NATO have demonstrated political unity in solidarity with and commitment to supporting Ukraine; reiterates its belief that Ukraine is on an irreversible path to NATO membership; welcomes the allies’ pledge of long-term security assistance for the provision of military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine; recognises the crucial role of NATO, EU-NATO cooperation and NATO allies such as the US and the UK, in coordinating efforts to support Ukraine militarily not only through the supply of weapons, ammunition and equipment, but also intelligence and data; Added: Notes that Ukraine’s territorial disputes with Russia are likely to persist, even if peace talks succeed; reiterates that Ukraine’s integration in NATO would pose a significant security risk, as unresolved territorial disputes could create challenges regarding the application of Article 5; stresses that the demilitarisation of Ukraine is equally unfair, as it would undermine its sovereign right to self-defence;

Wording as published by the EP, in English. PE769.721v01-00