§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made in setting up consultative mechanisms to integrate the non-EU member countries of the NATO alliance into the planning and conduct of future EU-led operations. [109976]
§ Mr. VazThe Portuguese presidency will report to the Feira European Council in June on proposals for modalities of consultation and/or participation that will allow third states to contribute to EU military crisis management.
§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what mechanisms have been set up to ensure adequate consultation between NATO and the EU following the EU Presidency Progress report to the Helsinki European Council on strengthening the common European policy on security and defence. [109981]
§ Mr. VazInitially, EU/NATO relations are being developed on an informal basis, through contacts between NATO's Secretary General and the EU's CFSP High Representative. The Portuguese presidency will report to the Feira European Council in June on recommendations for EU/NATO modalities.