In this master's thesis, we analysed the broader consequences of the war in Ukraine on the strategic operations of NATO and the European Union (EU) as well as on the current European security architecture. We demonstrated how the war influenced the changed understanding of the European security environment within both organizations. The war in Ukraine represents a pivotal moment that triggered adjustments in the approaches, strategies, and policies of both NATO and the EU. Through a case study we showed how the response to the war accelerated and solidified NATO’s process of transformation, with a renewed focus on deterrence and defence tasks. At the same time, we examined how the war contributed to the acceleration of efforts to strengthen the EU's strategic autonomy in the field of defence. Furthermore, we analysed these developments through the theory of European integration and the concept of spill-over, assessing the extent to which the war might stimulate the strengthening of the European Commission’s role in defence matters and the potential development of a European Defence Union. As part of the research, we also examined the strategic partnership between NATO and the EU and analysed key divergences in their approaches and priorities.
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