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EVENT | COMECE Youth Net organises webinar on “The future of EU security and defence”

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) cordially invites you to participate in the dialogue webinar titled “The future of EU security and defence: exploring ways to build peace”, to take place on Thursday, 5 June 2025 from 17:30 to 19:00 (CEST). Read the Programme | Click here to register

Organised by the COMECE Youth Net, this online webinar will explore today’s threats and the strategic responses shaping the global and European dimension in the field of security and defence

The webinar will feature contributions from:

  • Philip McDonagh, former Ireland’s ambassador to India, Russia and the Holy See, and current adjunct professor and director of the Centre for Religion, Human Values and International Relations at Dublin City University;
  • Krastio Preslavsky, currently working  in the Directorate-General for defence industry and space of the European Commission as deputy head of unit responsible for the programming of the EU defence industry programmes.

We look forward to having a fruitful exchange, enhanced by the participation of young people, including delegates from the EU Bishops’ Conferences.

Read the programme | Click here to register