A. France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom
B. Germany, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Norway
C. France, Belgium, Austria, Ireland and Switzerland
D. Italy, Hungary, Serbia, Türkiye and Romania
Explanation:
Defense representatives from the five countries announced plans for consultations involving deputy chiefs of defense and political directors. The talks are intended to improve coordination and prepare for a defense ministers’ meeting planned for Rome in March 2027. The group is known as the E5.
Important points
- – E5 countries: France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK.
- – Planned location of the next defence ministers’ meeting: Rome.
- – Planned meeting date: March 2027.
- – Defence priorities include military readiness, industrial cooperation and support for Ukraine.
- – The UK participates in the E5 despite no longer being an EU member.
Related question and answer:
Q: Which organisation is the cornerstone of collective defence for its member countries?
Answer: NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.