European Defence Network
Budget
€10,000
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
3
0.3 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The EDN (a non-political association) strives to build a strong network of students and young professionals, who share a passion for defense and security politics as well as for Europe. The objective is to create forward thinking concepts and studies, organize educational and stimulating events and ultimately build a platform for international exchange of ideas on a European level. Advised by a pool experts and deciders the EDN is aiming at developing the intercultural competencies and analytical thinking of its members from academia, industry as well as from the administration (politics and military). Accordingly, embedded in this network its members will contribute substantially to find solutions for Europe’s future defense and security challenges beyond individual national interest with a special focus on younger generations to ensure equality, diversity and perspective.
EU Legislative Interests
EDN's main EU legislative proposals/policies are: - Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) - Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) - EU-NATO Cooperation Policy - EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence - Military Mobility Plan - European Peace Facility (EPF) - European Defence Fund (EDF) - Strategic Compass for Security and Defence
Communication Activities
Seminars are at the core of our project, to bring together people from all Europe to learn and exchange about European security and defence matters. The seminars last 3 days, from Friday to Sunday and always give room to our three pillars: Military, Industry and Politics. The first day allows the participants to discover the practical aspects of European Defence and cooperation, by visiting institutions or facilities, for instance, a Military Base. The second day offers conferences and panel discussions provided by local experts and stakeholders, which then enriches the sharing of experiences and knowledge between attendees via working groups.The last day aims to promote networking, between participants, experts, speakers, partners and the organisation team. The first seminar took place in 2022 in Paris, France and the second one in Madrid, Spain.The third one took place in Tallinn, Estonia (2024). In addition, our network organises various conferences to delve into diverse European topics, via the invitation of personalities to discuss a specific theme. As an example, the Conference “Ukraine in perspective - Europe after the declaration of Versailles” took place in Madrid, in April 2023, with the notable participation of Ana Botella Gómez, ex-Spanish Secretary of State, MP to the Spanish Court. Furthermore, through research and analysis activities, we publish articles elaborated by our Members that intend to share their opinion about a specific European topic. For instance, one of our Members analysed “The development of a European naval strategy” (https://e-d-n.eu/index.php/the-development-of-a-european-naval-strategy/). Other Members elaborated a series of articles on European defence institutions, called: “EU Defence in a Nutshell”. Simultaneously, since 2021, every two weeks, the EDN publishes and continues to publish online a NewsFeed, with a panorama of European Defence Main News. The EDN also has a Podcast which intends to share perspectives of experts on a specific defence matter. The last Podcast episode is entitled: “Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Defence”. We believe that all the initiatives elaborated by our project are fundamental to promote a European and international understanding based on democratic values among our members and subscribers, and generate concrete impact for our members and followers.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
The following bodies support European Defence Network: - EURODEFENSE: https://eurodefense.eu/ - French Ministry of Armed Forces: https://www.defense.gouv.fr/en - ASD: https://www.asd-europe.org/ - Konrad Adenauer Stiftung - European Office: https://www.kas.de/en/web/bruessel/home
Organisation Members
Please see here information about our members: https://e-d-n.eu/index.php/steering-committee-2024/ And here information about EDN's affiliated entities (Home section): https://e-d-n.eu/
Connected Legislation
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.