
European Defence Union for strength, peace and freedom: A Call for a Stronger, Autonomous and Competitive Europe17.2.2025 08:37:53 CET | news aktuell GmbH | Pressmeddelande
Munich Declaration 2025 On the occasion of the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC), leading European policymakers, business leaders and security experts have presented the Munich Declaration 2025 — a bold vision for strengthening Europe's defence and economic competitiveness. The declaration is issued by the Europe Panel and its committee. It was initiated by José Manuel Durão Barroso (Former President of the European Commission), Klaus Regling (Former Managing Director of the ESM), André Loesekrug-Pietri (Chairman and Scientific Director of JEDI), Othmar Karas (President European Forum Alpbach), Antonella Mei-Pochtler (Vice President European Forum Alpbach), Andreas Treichl (Chairman Erste Foundation Austria) and Martin Schoeller (Entrepreneur). The declaration outlines concrete steps to enhance Europe's security architecture, technological leadership, and strategic autonomy in an increasingly volatile and protectionist global environment. Key Commitments of the Munich Declaration 2