Navigating in a constantly shifting geopolitical climate, the European Union is increasingly emerging as a relevant security and defence actor for its citizens. Aligning itself with established EU policies, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU (BE EU Presidency) aims to pursue initiatives that will strengthen the EU’s ability to take up its role as a global security actor within the framework of the Common Foreign Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).
In the domain of military mobility, the BE EU Presidency organises a seminar on dual use capabilities. The main objective is to discuss the progress and challenges met in the implementation of the military mobility objectives formulated in the EU’s Strategic Compass, as further elaborated in the Action Plan on Military Mobility 2.0. The intended outcome is to contribute to Council Conclusions by formulating recommendations in four domains: dual use infrastructures, procedures and requirements related to intra-EU movements of military equipment, funding, and cyber resilience.
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Dual Use and Military Mobility Seminar
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Language: English
Seminar videos and Power Point presentations:
Programme Thursday 22 February 2024
Welcome address
Mrs Ludivine Dedonder Video
Scene-setter
Brigadier General Katrien D’Hert Video & Keynote & ppt
PANEL 1: Credible Deterrence and Defence Readiness
Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Mockler ppt
PANEL 2: Dual Use Infrastructure
Mr Rinalds Pļavnieks ppt
Brigadier General Katrien D’Hert ppt
Mr Sergei Boeke ppt
Mr Eddy Liegeois ppt
PANEL 3: Streamlining Border Crossing Procedures
Mr Germán De Melo Ponce ppt
Ms Joëlle Delvaux ppt
Closing Remarks
Mr Stijn Mols Video
Programme Thursday 23 February 2024
Scene-setter
Mr Philippe Duponteil Video & Keynote
PANEL 4: Access to Finance and Funds
Mr Philippe Chantraine ppt
Mr Tanguy Desrousseaux ppt
PANEL 5: Cyber Resilience of Transport Infrastructure
Mr Jan Vanhaecht ppt
Closing remarks
Ms Emmanuelle Vandamme Keynote
Admiral Michel Hofman Video & Keynote