This year’s Munich Security Conference took place from 14 to 16 February in Munich, Germany. The event is the world's leading forum for international security policy, established in 1963. It is held annually, providing a platform for diplomatic initiatives addressing the world's most pressing security concerns. The focus of this year’s event was how to “build peace through dialogue”, fostering trust and contributing to the peaceful resolution of crises and conflicts through sustained, curated and informal discussions within the international community.  

The Chairman of the EUMC, General Robert Brieger, attended the event along with over 450 high-ranking officials and senior decision-makers from around the world. The Munich Security Conference is a valuable opportunity for those present to engage in intensive debates and exchanges on the evolving strategic landscape.

The conference opened on Friday with remarks from the German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, followed by sessions hosted by the outgoing Chairman of the Munich Security Conference Christoph Heusgen. Following a speech by the Vice President of the United States of America, discussions centred around the future of the transatlantic partnership, the state of the international order as well as solutions for ongoing conflicts and crises.

The three-day talks addressed the current security challenges, including global governance, democratic resilience, climate security and many more.

The conference wrapped up on Sunday with discussions on the strategic foresight and Europe’s global role. Jens Stoltenberg, former NATO Secretary General, succeeded Christoph Heusgen as the new Chair of the MSC.

In addition to the official agenda, General Brieger attended the Alpbach European Forum, roundtable talks and met with Admiral Stuart Munsch, the Commander of Joint Force Command Naples, as part of regular co-operation between the EU and NATO on defence matters.