What Military Capabilities Does Europe Need?
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What Military Capabilities Does Europe Need?
Hike
Monday, 29 August
Rundwanderweg Alpbacher Heimatweg
120
minutes
English
The chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is only the latest example of Europeʼs lack of essential military capabilities and its dependence on the USA. As a consequence of the Russian war of aggression, European countries are now increasing their military spending. But will that be enough after decades of neglect, and which capacity gaps should be addressed in the short and long run?
Speaker
Bruno Günter Hofbauer
Head of the Directorate for Capability and Long-term Planning Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence
Moderator
Martin Selmayr
Head of the European Commission Representation in Austria European Commission
Speaker
Bruno Günter Hofbauer
Head of the Directorate for Capability and Long-term Planning Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence
Moderator