The hour of Europe!

Venezuela, Greenland, Iran - the global political situation is changing rapidly. The USA, China and Russia are setting new accents in the global power structure. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine continues, the USA is shaking the foundations of the transatlantic relationship and China is striving for a dominant position in the global economy and security policy. All of these developments are increasing the pressure on Europe to redefine its security policy role and significantly strengthen its ability to act and defend itself.

This raises key questions:

How can Europe take greater control of its own security in future? What is the significance of military cooperation, armaments cooperation and joint defence structures? And what are the prospects for the transatlantic alliance?

In March 2025, the European Commission presented the „White Paper on European Defence“ and the „ReArm Europe / Readiness 2030“ defence package, two key initiatives aimed at urgently needed investment and better European coordination.

Our event will show what role European cooperation plays in this complex global political situation, what approaches are being pursued by the EU and what role Germany plays in the European security structure.

The speaker:

Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Manfred Scholl is a study consultant for defence policy at the Federal Academy for Security Policy. Previously, he was a military advisor at the Federal Foreign Office (2021-2024) and advisor for strategic issues at the Federal Ministry of Defence (2019-2021). Several times his professional career led him to the Multinational Command Operational Command Ulm (2016-2019: G3 StOffz Concept & Doctrines, 2012-2014: G3 StOffz Operational Expertise).

The Federal Academy for Security Policy (BAKS)

The Federal Academy for Security Policy (BAKS) is the Federal Government's central training centre for issues relating to German and international security policy. As an interdepartmental institution, it strengthens the understanding of security policy goals and the communication of Germany's integrated security with the implementation of the National Security Strategy through further training, advice and dialogue.

Organisational matters:

Registration is absolutely necessary by 17.03.2026 by e-mail to goetze.w@gmail.com.  Participation is on a first come, first served basis. You will not receive a confirmation of participation. You will only receive a cancellation if there are no more places available.

To gain access to the barracks, please make sure you have a valid identity card or passport with you.

Organiser:

This is a cooperative event organised by the Europe Direct Centre in the Danube Office Ulm/Neu-Ulm and the Society for Security Policy - Ulm Section.