How can Europe be safer together?
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January 2025 — 10:00AM TO 11:00AM
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7 January 2025

Chatham House and Online

Former President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, and other experts outline how the EU should respond to meet the security threats of tomorrow.

Former President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, and other experts outline how the EU should respond to meet the security threats of tomorrow.

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth year, European security has not been so exposed since the end of the Cold War.

This, amid a broader volatile geopolitical landscape, has shown European preparedness to meet these security challenges wanting. The wide array of threats is particularly concerning, ranging from cyber-attacks and threats to critical infrastructure, to changing climate and global health concerns. All are presenting greater stress on Europe’s resilience and ability to respond at a time of a gradual return to great power competition and state-based threats. So, if “preparedness is an attitude”, how ready is Europe?

Following the release of a report outlining recommendations for change, Sauli Niinistö, Former President of Finland and in his capacity as Special Adviser to the President of the European Commission, joins Chatham House to discuss how the EU can better prepare.

Calling for an overhaul in the European Union’s role in keeping populations secure and for a comprehensive and integrated approach to preparedness, the EU must evolve its approach to defence and security to meet the fights of today’s world. Taking better steps towards risk anticipation, assessing, and preparing for the threats of tomorrow is no small undertaking, especially amidst a fragmenting rules-based geopolitical order, but is urgently needed for the safety of Europe as a whole.

Source: Chathamhouse Events