| European Defense Initiative Initiative européenne de défense (EDI / IED) | |
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 Member states (green) and observer countries (red) of the European Defense Initiative | |
| Formation | December 1, 1957 |
| Type | Military alliance |
| Headquarters | Koblenz, Germany |
| Membership | 17 member states |
| Official languages | English French |
| Commissioner for Defense | Bertie Ahern |
The European Defense Initiative (French: Initiative européenne de défense) is an international military alliance that was established on November 20, 1957 after the signing of the Koblenz Treaty. The EDI centralises the armed forces of its member states. The EDI is the defence pillar of the European Union and its leader is the Commissioner for Defense of the EU.
Membership[]
Full members[]
| Country | Capital | Accession |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Vienna | 2009 |
| Balearic Islands | Palma | 2002 |
| Belgium | Brussels | 1957 |
| Catalonia | Barcelona | 2004 |
| Denmark | Copenhaguen | 1973 |
| France | Paris | 1957 |
| Germany | Berlin | 1957 |
| Greece | Athens | 1985 |
| Ireland | Dublin | 1999 |
| Italy | Rome | 1957 |
| Luxembourg | Luxembourg | 1957 |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | 1957 |
| Poland | Warsaw | 2009 |
| Portugal | Lisbon | 1985 |
| Slovenia | Ljubljana | 2004 |
| Sweden | Stockholm | 1977 |
| United Kingdom | London | 1964 |
Observer countries[]
| Country | Capital |
|---|---|
| Andalusia | Córdoba |
| Finland | Helsinki |
Candidates[]
| Country | Capital | Prospective accession date |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | Oslo | 2012 |
| Iceland | Reykjavik | 2012 |