European strategic autonomy ↔ Belgium

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cross_type 2.32 — strongly supporting 4 facts

Belgium is linked to the concept of European strategic autonomy through the specific definitions and perceptions held by its policymakers and experts [1], [2]. Furthermore, the concept is actively debated within Belgian academic and political circles, where it is often delegated to the European level [3], [4].

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

claimThe concept of European Strategic Autonomy (ESA) generates little interest in Belgium, with discussions primarily limited to think-tanks and academia.

perspectiveBelgian political leaders transfer responsibility for European Strategic Autonomy (ESA) to the European level to avoid addressing the issue domestically.

claimBelgian policymakers and policy experts define European strategic autonomy as the European Union's capacity to complete specific tasks in cooperation with international partners, focusing on territorial defense, counter-terrorism, migration policy, and new technologies.

claimFrance, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Slovakia perceive European Strategic Autonomy primarily as decision-making autonomy, which relies on political will and the decision-making process.