Seeking an additional reassurance. The EU and France in Estonia’s security policy
Seeking an additional reassurance. The EU and France in Estonia’s security policy

Author(s): Piotr Szymański
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Political behavior, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia
Keywords: EU; France; Estonia’s security policy; CSDP; NATO’s eastern flank; military ties between France and Estonia;
Summary/Abstract: Over the last few years, Tallinn has been increasingly involved in military cooperation in the EU and with France. To date, Estonia is the only country on NATO’s eastern flank to join the French-led European Intervention Initiative. The country is developing the European pillar of its security policy with a view to diversifying military cooperation, which has centred primarily around the US and UK. This is due to Estonia’s concerns about the future of their military posture in Europe. However, due to the leading role of the US and UK in NATO’s deterrence and defence on the eastern flank, working with the two countries will continue to be Estonia’s security policy priority.

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