EU Defence Ministers participate in High Level Conference on the future European Defence held in Warsaw

On Wednesday, April 2, Minister of National Defence, Angel Tîlvăr, participated in the High-Level Conference organized by the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in Warsaw. The event was dedicated to analyzing the main strategic guidelines and recommendations included in the White Paper for European Defence - Readiness 2030, a programmatic document recently adopted by the European Commission and intended to substantiate future efforts in this area at EU level.

 

The context generated by the Russian Federation's war of aggression against Ukraine has led to a profound change in the continent's security architecture, emphasizing the urgent need to consolidate the defence of European Union states and enhance cooperation among member countries.

 

The opening of the conference was marked by the speeches of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Poland, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius.

 

The event focused on covering defence capability critical deficits and their development at EU level, as well as on aspects related to the funding of these efforts.

 

The main purpose of the meeting was to provide the defence ministers with an in-depth understanding of the proposals formulated in the White Paper, as well as to stimulate the exchange of ideas and best practices among the participants, with a view to strengthening the security and stability of Europe in the long term.

 

The conference also played an essential role in preparing the conclusions for the upcoming European Council in June.

The Press Office