Drones in Europe: Bridging civil and military needs
2026-05-06T07:30:00+00:00
2026-05-06T10:00:00+00:00
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Drones in Europe: Bridging civil and military needs. Hosted by Reinis POZŅAKS. Location: Room ASP 1H1, European Parliament (Brussels). Date: 06/05/2025.Drones in Europe: Bridging civil and military needs The event will bring together policymakers, industry representatives, and security experts to examine how the European Union can better translate... ECR ECR EVENTDrones in Europe: Bridging civil and military needs📅 Date:06/05/2025🕐 Time:09:30 - 12:00📍 Location:Room ASP 1H1, European Parliament (Brussels)Room ASP 1H1, European Parliament (Brussels)About the EventThe event will bring together policymakers, industry representatives, and security experts to examine how the European Union can better translate its strong technological and research base in the drone sector into effective deployment and operational capacity. Despite global leadership in innovation, Europe continues to face challenges in scaling up and integrating drone technologies, particularly when compared to more deployment-oriented international competitors. The first panel discussion will focus on the regulatory and structural barriers that hinder large-scale deployment in Europe. The second panel will address the growing threat posed by drones to critical infrastructure across Member States. The workshop will contribute to the broader policy debate on Europe's defence readiness, technological sovereignty and internal security, highlighting the need for a more coordinated and strategic approach to drone deployment and protection.Hosted by+Reinis POZŅAKSMEP Latvia Member of the European Parliament ECR European Conservatives and Reformists Group | AS Apvienotais saraksts — Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija Reinis POZŅAKSCommitteesSEDESecurity & Defence (Subcommittee)IMCOInternal Market & Consumer ProtectionAFETForeign AffairsDelegationsD-UADelegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association CommitteeDEPADelegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly×Speakers⬇ Programme+Jan-Christoph OETJENMEP Germany Member of the European Parliament Renew Renew Europe Group | FDP Freie Demokratische Partei Jan-Christoph OETJENCommitteesTRANTransport & TourismLIBECivil Liberties, Justice & Home AffairsDROIHuman Rights (Subcommittee)DelegationsDMEDDelegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the MediterraneanDACPDelegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary AssemblyDAFRDAFR DelegationDMASDMAS Delegation×Larissa HAASSenior Policy AdvisorFederal Office of Civil AviationSwitzerland Christine RAABIndependent drone expert and former Secretary-General of AME Julie MARIONNEAUDirector of International RelationsAerospaceDefenceSecurity and Space (ADS) Group Oliver LICHTENSTEINCo-ChairmanEuropean Association for Unmanned Aviation (UAV Dach) Fleur KOKKEAdvisor for resilience and (counter-)dronesPort of Rotterdam Claudio PALESTINIHeadInnovation and Technology Adoption Defence IndustryInnovation and Armaments DivisionNATO Laila ODIŅAChairwoman of the Board and CEORIX Riga Airport Programme9:30Welcome RemarksMEP Reinis PoznaksMEP Jan-Christoph Oetjen9:40I. Panel Discussion: Why Europe Innovates but Doesn't Deploy?Jan-Christoph Oetjen | MEP Renew Larissa Haas | Senior Policy Advisor at the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (Switzerland) Christine Raab | Independent drone expert and former Secretary-General of AME Julie Marionneau | Director of International Relations, Aerospace, Defence Security and Space (ADS) Group Q&A Session10:35II. Panel Discussion: Enhancing Resilience of Member State Critical Infrastructure Against Drone AttacksReinis Poznaks | MEP ECR Oliver Lichtenstein | Co-Chairman of European Association for Unmanned Aviation (UAV Dach) Fleur Kokke | Advisor for resilience and (counter-)drones at the Port of Rotterdam Claudio Palestini | Head, Innovation and Technology, Adoption Defence Industry | Innovation and Armaments Division Laila Odiņa | Chairwoman of the Board and CEO of RIX Riga Airport Q&A Session11:25Closing remarksJan-Christoph Oetjen & Reinis PoznaksImportant – This event is by invitation, and only registered participants will be admitted. Due to capacity constraints, all attendees must register, including those already holding a European Parliament access badge. Registration is mandatory for admission.
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