On Tuesday 4 November 2025, the European Union's Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, addressed a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC).
The meeting, chaired by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, marked Mr Kubilius' third appearance at the Council and demonstrated the continued cooperation between NATO and the European Union.
While acknowledging the need to maintain a clear division of labour between NATO and the EU as well as the transatlantic collaboration, the Secretary General welcomed the European Union's contribution towards regional security.
Mr Rutte also recognised the EU's Defence Readiness Roadmap - which includes proposals to boost defence investment and production and provide long-term support to Ukraine - as an important element in building a safer Europe.
