European security has been in flux since Russia brought war to the European continent.
More recently, the second Trump administration has added new questions to how European security must be managed and what role the EU and NATO might have in an increasingly demanding geopolitical context. Indeed, it seems that after decades where European security was mainly provided by the United States, whilst the EU concentrated on bringing security and prosperity to unstable and conflict-prone parts of the world, security is now something that must be provided by, for, and in Europe itself. As a result, security and defence issues are now on the top of the European political agenda – including the agenda of the current Danish EU Presidency.
Ambassador Peter Taksøe-Jensen will outline the security and defence priorities of the Danish EU Presidency with particular emphasis on the prospects and challenges ahead for establishing a more EU-centred defence and security architecture. There can be no doubt that achieving a more resilient European security architecture will be a mammoth task, requiring a united, collective effort, beyond just military means. The Ambassador’s remarks and the steps towards a more resilient European security architecture will be discussed by Monika Sus and Fabrizio Tassinari with opportunity for questions from the audience.
11.00-11.10 Welcome and introductions - Trine Flockhart
11.10-11.30 Remarks by Ambassador Peter Taksøe-Jensen on 'prospects and challenges for a more EU-centred defence and security architecture'
11.30-12.00 Roundtable with Amb. Taksøe-Jensen, Fabrizio Tassinari and Monika Sus
12.00-12.30 Discussion and Q & A
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