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Claudia Oeking

Head of Public Affairs

Airbus

Head of Public Affairs

Airbus

She has been responsible for Airbus' Public Affairs in Germany since 2023. Previously, she was Managing Director at Philip Morris Germany and held senior communications and policy positions at EnBW and the State Government of Baden-Württemberg.

Claudia Oeking on the Schedule 2025

All times in CEST

Wednesday, 27. August

Starting times

Morning

Hike | Sovereignty by Design: Europe’s Critical Capabilities

English 180

Future European defence depends on strategic enablers – space, cyber, dual-use innovation, and resilient industries. Drawing upon European Defence Industrial Strategy and the Defence White Paper, this hike discusses how Europe can build critical capabilities to strengthen sovereignty and readiness by 2030.//INFO: Bring hiking shoes and water. //INFO: In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place at Volksschule (Upperfloor Class 1).

Congress Centrum Alpbach , Hike Start 1 | CCA Square

09:00 - 12:00 Hike | Sovereignty by Design: Europe’s Critical Capabilities

SEC

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Afternoon

Towards a European Defence Union: Strategic Realism in Practice

English 60

Europe’s shift towards realpolitik is reshaping its security strategy. This session analyses the lessons of past European defence initiatives, the future of deterrence, and the way Europe must strengthen its military posture to protect its sovereignty and alliances.//INFO: This session is being translated and transcribed live using the Wordly app.

Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Herz-Kremenak-Saal

17:00 - 18:00 Towards a European Defence Union: Strategic Realism in Practice

SEC

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