EUROMIL is co-organising with together.eu, a two-panels discussion on how the European Elections will influence the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) of the EU. European Elections should reflect the changes in the geopolitical environment and recognize the need to further advance European defence. EUROMIL presents its European elections project and will discuss with the Members of the European Parliament the question of defence, while a second panel will address the issues of recruitment and retention in the European Armed Forces.
10:00-10:15 Presentation by Together.eu: “Vote informed – Introduction to key communication flagship initiatives of the European Parliament”
Panel 1 “European Elections: the question of Defence”
10:15 – 10:30 Presentation by EUROMIL President Emmanuel Jacob of EUROMIL priorities for the European elections 10:30 – 11:30 Panel discussion
Speakers:
- Michael Gahler, Member of the European Parliament (EPP)
- Juozas Olekas, Member of the European Parliament (S&D)
- Hannah Neumann, Membre of the European Parliament (the Greens)
Moderator: Roger Housen, ACMP – CGPM and member of EUROMIL
11:30 – 11:50 Coffee Break
Panel 2 “Recruitment and Retention in the European Armed Forces”
11:50 – 12:05 Presentation of the results of EUROMIL survey
12:05 – 13:05 Panel Discussion
Speakers:
- Stijn Mols, Head of Division Security and Defence Policy, European External Action Service (EEAS)
- George Zgardanas, Board Member of EUROMIL and member of PFEARFU
Moderator: Derek Priestley, Deputy General Secretary of the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (RACO), member of EUROMIL
Please register for the event here
