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European strategic autonomy is a policy objective defined as the capacity for the EU and its member states to reduce reliance on external powers [1]. The EU actively pursues this goal through institutional frameworks like PESCO and the European Defence Fund [2], with member states prioritizing specific defense capabilities to achieve it [3].

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Independence play: Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy ecfr.eu European Council on Foreign Relations 4 facts

claimThere are significant geographical and functional divergences in EU member states' conceptions of European Strategic Autonomy.

claimIt is unclear whether European Strategic Autonomy can advance through incremental changes to institutions like PESCO and the European Defence Fund, or if it requires a fundamental revolution in EU procedures.

claimGreek officials are optimistic about the progress EU member states have made toward European strategic autonomy.

claimEU member states prioritize intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; cyber defence; conventional capabilities; missile defence; and strategic deployment capabilities as important for European strategic autonomy.

Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US - China ... realinstitutoelcano.org Real Instituto Elcano 1 fact

claimEuropean strategic autonomy is defined as the idea that the EU and geopolitically aligned European countries should reduce reliance on external powers in areas including security, technology, and economic resilience, while maintaining openness and cooperation with international partners.