YPFP Brussels in cooperation with QCEA invite you to the event: Europe's Military Drift: From a Soft Power Union to 'Security Provider' on Tuesday 24 May at 19:00 CEST.
Several global events have shaped Europe’s idea of increasing defence spending and creating a new defence strategy for Europe. The European defence industry has been developing a strategy of steering the EU onto the path of militarization, while the withdrawal from Afghanistan and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have propelled Europe’s efforts to militarize, putting the peace and security dilemma back on the table.
In this event, in partnership with Quaker Council for European Affairs and in the preparation for their new study "Europe at the crossroads" we will discuss Europe's place in the world as it rapidly transforms into a hard power, exercising influence through military means. Furthermore, we will reflect on whether this increased militarization can be reconciled with its intended purpose to serve peace worldwide.
This event is open to both YPFP and QCEA members and non-members
Speakers:
Laëtitia Sédou, EU Programme Officer, European Network Against the Arms Trade
Helewise Elfferich, Policy Officer, European Peace Facility, EEAS
Moderator:
Raquel Sequeira, Security & Defense Officer, YPFP Brussels
Please, if you have any questions, contact Raquel Sequeira at raquel.sequeira@ypfp.org