EP - SEArica Intergroup | EU Maritime Security & Defence: present and future - Building the readiness and resilience of the EU sea-basins

EP - SEArica Intergroup | EU Maritime Security & Defence: present and future - Building the readiness and resilience of the EU sea-basins

2025-05-20T16:00:00+00:00

2025-05-20T18:00:00+00:00

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EU Maritime Security & Defence: present and futureBuilding the readiness and resilience of the EU sea-basinsHosted by MEP André Rodrigues, Vice-Chair of the SEArica Intergroup for Outermost Regions, Maritime Security, Defence and Critical InfrastructuresOrganised with the support of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime RegionsTuesday 20 May, 18:00 – 20:00European Parliament, Room Spinelli 3H1 , BrusselsIn a context of mounting geopolitical tensions, hybrid threats, and pressure on critical maritime infrastructure, the European Union is undergoing a transformation in its approach to security and defence. Maritime security and defence are integral to the EU’s global security posture: they secure critical routes, ensure the resilience of coastal and underwater energy infrastructure, protect the marine environment and resources, contribute to crisis response, and counter illicit activities at sea. As advised in the report by Special Adviser Sauli Niinistö in October 2024, strengthening Europe’s preparedness and resilience should call for a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach. Reinforcing maritime security becomes not only a strategic necessity but also a shared responsibility.Building also on the recent joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, this event will bring together Members of the European Parliament, policymakers and experts to assess where the EU currently stands on maritime security and defence. Through a sea-basin lens, it will explore current trends, threats and the state of readiness of the EU and how to advance with coordinated strategic EU action.SEArica event organised with the support of***DRAFT AGENDAWelcome by:André Rodrigues, Member of the European Parliament, SEArica Vice-ChairSession I. Current threats and state of readiness at the EU and sea basins levelModeration by André Rodrigues, Member of the European Parliament, SEArica Vice-ChairSetting the Scene - the EU Action: an overviewAlison Weston, Senior Coordinator for Maritime Security, European External Action ServiceThreats and readiness at EU sea basins level:Rear-Admiral Nuno de Noronha Bragança, Coordinator of the Atlantic Centre, PortugalSari Nurro, Member of the Board of the Council of Oulu RegionBernard Siman, Senior Associate Fellow, Egmont InstituteMaurizio Geri, EU Marie Curie postdoc Fellow at VUB, Visiting Fellow at German Marshall FundQ&A with the audienceSession II. Maritime Defence & Security at a crossroads: What role for the EU?Moderation by André Rodrigues, Member of the European Parliament, SEArica Vice-ChairThomas Bajada, Member of the European Parliament, SEArica Vice-ChairIsabelle Le Callennec, Member of the European Parliament, SEArica Vice-ChairVille Niinistö, Member of the European Parliament, SEArica MemberReaction byJonas Cederlof, Deputy Head of Unit, DG DEFISChristos Theophilou, Team Leader EU Maritime Security and Surveillance, DG MARE  Concluding remarks by  André Rodrigues, Member of the European Parliament, SEArice Vice-Chair 

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