Odbor za varnost in obrambo

On 7 April, the Members of the Committee on Security and Defence will be briefed by the Commission on the newly proposed loan instrument 'SAFE - Security Action for Europe', which aims at helping Members States to invest in key defence areas, strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities, and improve the interoperability of European armed forces as part of the broader ReArm Europe plan. ...

On 19 March, SEDE Members will exchange with Commissioner Henna Virkkunen, in charge of Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy. They will also discuss with Sauli Niinistö about his recent report on strengthening Europe’s civil and military preparedness and readiness. On 20 March, the SEDE Committee – in association with the Delegation for relations with the NATO PA – will welcome the NATO Deptuy Secretary General, Radmila Shekerinska, to discuss deterrence and defence, defence spending and