European Defence Procurement in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape

Recent geopolitical developments, including escalating tensions in the Middle East and the evolving security relationship between Europe and the United States, are accelerating debates on Europe’s strategic autonomy and defence readiness. Against this backdrop, defence procurement has become a central policy instrument for strengthening European capabilities, industrial resilience, and joint military cooperation.

Our conversation will explore how European legal frameworks, procurement instruments, and industrial initiatives are adapting to new strategic realities.

It will also provide insights into the practical implications for policymakers, procurement professionals, and defence stakeholders across Europe. We will conduct an analysis of the current dynamics in EU defence procurement and regulatory reform.

We will discuss where defence procurement is headed and what this means for public authorities, industry, and EU institutions.

Register below and join us on 19 March from 12.45 to 14.00.

What will the round-table cover?

• The geopolitical context shaping European Defence procurement
• Key legal aspects of the EU Defence procurement framework
• The role of the Defence and Security Procurement Directive and Strategic implications for the European Defence industrial base
• Compliance with the EU rule of law
• A forward-looking discussion about where Defence procurement is headed

Speakers