Security and Defence Summit

What tangible achievements can EU members show from meeting the 2% defence spending goal, and how can the EU help address capability gaps while respecting NATO's and national roles while aiming for higher goals?

In what ways can the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) address technological dependency and promote domestic defense production to enhance Europe’s strategic autonomy and reduce reliance on external powers?

How should the evolution of the EDIP regulation shift from emergency responses to long-term strategies?

How does the "made in Europe" requirement influence the competitiveness of the EU defence sector and how does it align with the EU strategic autonomy goals?

How can the EU and the EIB help change the perception of defence spending framing it as an “investment in peace”?

What investment strategies can the EU adopt to modernise its defence industry and boost competitiveness, and how can increased funding directly improve military readiness and capability?

How can the EU reduce reliance on third-country suppliers and strengthen its own defense industry through smarter procurement?

How can the EU Connecting Europe Facility integrate security considerations and leverage new financial instruments supporting the shift?

How can European member states strengthen energy resilience and independence to mitigate risks associated with critical supply chain vulnerabilities?

How can the EU improve coordination on critical raw materials to strengthen its strategic autonomy?

In what ways can the EU improve industrial competitiveness for better supply chain sustainability?

What steps can the EU take to diversify its sources of critical raw materials to reduce dependency on non-EU suppliers?

how can the EU unlock private investment to support defence startups and ensure access to innovative technologies?

How can the EU integrate SMEs into defence value chains while promoting long-term contracts and innovation?

How can investment in future-proof technologies reinforce both security objectives and broader societal resilience beyond military defence?

What role will EU industrial capabilities play in helping Ukraine rebuild and modernise its defence infrastructure, and how can this partnership contribute to broader European security? What are the goals? What are the threats? How do the goals address the threats?