This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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European Defence: From Portschach to Helsinki (190 KB, PDF)
The past 18 months have witnessed a new urgency and purpose in the search for a more distinct and capable European defence identity. From early initiatives at St Malo, through the experience of the war in Kosovo and NATO’s 50th Anniversary, to the EU Helsinki summit, the pace of development has been rapid.
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European Defence: From Portschach to Helsinki (190 KB, PDF)
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