‘Berlin Plus’ Arrangements (EU–NATO)

2002–2003 (agreements concluded, 17 March 2003)

Berlin Plus provides the EU assured access to NATO planning capabilities, presumption of availability of NATO assets and capabilities, and arrangements for command options and information security for EU‑led operations where NATO as a whole is not engaged.

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Core Elements

• Access to NATO planning; use of DSACEUR as Operation Commander for certain EU‑led operations.
• Presumption of availability of NATO assets/capabilities; procedures for release/return.
• Classified information security agreement and consultation mechanisms.

Source

• Council of the European Union factsheets and NATO–EU documentation on Berlin Plus (2003).