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Martin Schäfer

Political Director

Federal Ministry of Defence

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Political Director

Federal Ministry of Defence

Martin Schäfer is Political Director at Germany's Federal Ministry of Defence. A career diplomat, he previously represented Germany on the EU's Political and Security Committee and served as Ambassador to South Africa, focusing on European security and foreign policy.

Martin Schäfer on the Schedule 2026

All times in CEST

Starting times

Morning

Executive Talk: Europe’s Defence – More Responsibility, More Capability

Europe’s security stands at a turning point. As the transatlantic security architecture comes under increasing pressure, expectations of greater European responsibility for defence are growing. The rapid and comprehensive strengthening of Europe’s defence capabilities has therefore become a strategic necessity, including for Austria and Germany. How can this development be supported politically? What role do European cooperation, the removal of existing barriers, and the defence industry play in this process?

Bikerei 701 , Bikerei 701

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10:30 - 11:30 Executive Talk: Europe’s Defence – More Responsibility, More Capability

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