Panel Discussion: 

Without Security there is no Safety in your neighborhood and in Global Politics

Why the EU needs a Commissioner in Charge of Defense

Date and Time: 16:00 - 17:00 CET

In a context of the relentless Russian war against Ukraine, upcoming elecRons in the US, China’s quest to establish itself as the world’s leading power and Iran’s role as ubiquitous terrorist it is Rme for the European Union to take responsibility for itself.

While the competence for defense policy lies with the member states of the European Union, it is Rme for the President of the EU Commission to put one of the EU Commissioners in charge of Defense.