The EU's Security Policy and its Member States

Abstract

The EU is coping with internal challenges that put its unity at risk, both at state (Brexit), alliance of states (political anti-immigration coalition like the Visegrad group) and regional level (Catalonia). Furthermore, increasing segments of the Europeans give support to populist and anti-EU political parties. We welcome papers that will answer the following questions: will such challenges hinder or trigger the future of EU security cooperation? Will the path in building a defence cooperation (PESCO) be easier after Brexit? Will the defence and security cooperation be pursued in a truly community style or by building on bilateral cooperation?