Following the first European Defence Policy Update Webinar held on 29 May, Eurodefense Netherlands, the Defence and Security department of the Royal Netherlands Society of Engineers (KIVI DV) and The federation of European Defence Technology Associations (EDTA) are pleased to invite you to a second edition on Monday, 9 November 2026.

With European defence policy evolving rapidly, this follow-up edition will review key developments since our previous session, assess progress on current initiatives, and explore our European institutions’ plans for future policies. Perspectives from the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Defence Agency will provide insight into the direction of EU defence policy and its implications for Member States and Europe’s defence technology and industrial sectors.

Programme:

All times are Brussels time (CET).

13:45 - Opening of the webinar

14:00 - Mr Micha Comnick
Cabinet of Commissioner Kubilius: Recent and upcoming EU policies, including the Single Market and the 2028-2035 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)

14:30 - Mr Wouter Beke
Member of the European Parliament (EPP): Recent and upcoming European Parliament resolutions

15:00 - Mr Niklas Novaky
Senior Policy Officer in Chief Executive’s Policy Office (EDA): The EDA’s work in support of Member States

15:30 - Closing remarks

15:45 - End of webinar

Please register using this link: Registration Link
The webinar is for members of EDTA-associations and members of Eurodefense network chapters only.

Registered participants will receive the Microsoft Teams link on the morning of 9 November. We warmly invite you to join the discussion and look forward to welcoming participants from across the European defence community soon.

 

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