The future of European security: Potsdam discusses strategies!

The future of European security: Potsdam discusses strategies!

In an exciting discussion about the future of European security and defense policy, experts met in Potsdam yesterday. The event took place in the state headquarters in Heinrich-Mann-Allee and was particularly relevant in view of the changing transatlantic security situation. The need for an independent security organization for Europe is more current than ever, because the second term of office of US President Donald Trump leaves space for speculation about the future role of the United States as a protective power for Europe. Experts, including Dr. Ronja Kempin from the Science and Politics Foundation (SWP), discussed the urgent challenges and potential measures to strengthen European security architecture. It became clear that the EU had to redesign its defense and security policy in order to be able to react appropriately to current developments.

What about the role of the EU in the world? Fraser Cameron describes the EU as an "unusual superpower", although it does not have the military resources of a classic superpower, but has a considerable "soft power" due to its enormous internal market. The EU is currently representing 16% of global trade. Soon, however, the influence of the EU on international standards, also known as a "Brussels effect", could become even more important. In many places, even in countries such as Indonesia and Brazil, these standards influence the national practices. However, the geopolitical tensions that have increased as a result of Corona pandemic show that it is on the EU to develop suitable instruments for their foreign and security policy.

The challenges of defense policy

The discussion about a European army has won since Jean-Claude Juncker's words in 2015. He demanded that the EU form a stronger military unit front. While progress has been made in common foreign and security policy (GASP) since then, there is a real breakthrough. Numerous experts, including Michael Gahler, member of the European Parliament, and General Robert Brieger, Chairman of the European Military Committee, emphasize that a war of aggression in Europe has moved the EU to remarkable ability to act, but remains unclear whether this dynamic will be.

In the discussion, the results of the conference on the future of Europe from 2021 were also addressed, in which new perspectives for the EU and its security policy ambitions were discussed. Surveys show a clear vote by citizens for strengthening European foreign and security policy, but it remains to be seen how the EU countries will react to these demands. A fundamental rethinking in politics is required to secure the EU a significant role in global security architecture, especially in times when the threat is increasing by non -state actors and hybrid warfare is common.

summarized the debate about European security and defense policy is not only an issue for politicalologists or military strategists, but also affects all in Europe. The question remains: Is the EU ready to position itself as a serious player on the global parquet? What is needed to strengthen the security awareness in the Member States and move them to work?

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