Fortifying Europe: Reconciling Europe’s Needs and Resources

September 24, 13:15-14:30

This summer, Allies agreed on capability targets with a 5% price tag. Europe also awaits the results of the US reassessment of its global military presence and resources. While Europe has acknowledged the need to take more responsibility for its defence, the reality is that […]

Speakers

Tuuli Duneton

Undersecretary for Defence Policy at the Ministry of Defence of Estonia

Alexandre Escorcia

Director for Euro-Atlantic Security at the Ministry for the Armed Forces of France

Joanne Hamer

Director Euro-Atlantic Security at the UK Ministry of Defence

Viktoria Hjort Malmer

Defence Policy Director at the Ministry of Defence of Sweden

Moderator

Laura Jakes

Foreign Correspondent at the New York Times

This summer, Allies agreed on capability targets with a 5% price tag. Europe also awaits the results of the US reassessment of its global military presence and resources.

While Europe has acknowledged the need to take more responsibility for its defence, the reality is that the gaps in most European armed forces might just be too big to be filled in the next 3-5 years. What are the next steps for Europe? Is money alone enough? How do we ensure that Europe can defend itself today?