New White Paper on European Defence: A Plan to Strengthen Europe’s Security and Resilience
20. marca 2025
The European Commission, together with the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has presented the White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030.
This strategic document introduces a new approach to defence, identifies critical investment needs, and creates new financial instruments to enhance European defence capabilities.
As part of this initiative, the ReArm Europe plan responds to evolving security threats and emphasizes the need for increased defence investments and technological innovations in this sector.
Key Objectives of the White Paper The White Paper for European Defence outlines six main priorities that will shape the future of Europe’s security:
Financial Instruments for Defence Support As part of the ReArm Europe initiative, the newly introduced Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument will enable investments in defence capabilities worth up to €150 billion. These funds will be available to member states based on national defence plans and aim to accelerate the modernization of Europe’s defence industrial base.
At the same time, the European Investment Bank (EIB) will expand its scope to include financing for defence projects, creating opportunities for mobilizing private capital and innovative investments in the defence sector.
Impact on Slovakia and Critical Infrastructure For Slovakia and its critical infrastructure, these measures provide an opportunity to enhance the protection of strategic sectors, modernize security mechanisms, and integrate more deeply into European defence structures.
New tools and funding can help improve cybersecurity, protect energy networks, and strengthen military infrastructure, increasing the country’s overall resilience to external threats.
Conclusion The White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030 represents a significant step towards strengthening Europe’s security autonomy. With growing geopolitical threats, it is crucial for EU member states to increase their investments in defence and technological development.
For Slovakia, it is essential to seize the new opportunities presented by this initiative and actively participate in joint projects in the field of defence and security.
Read more at: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_793
As part of this initiative, the ReArm Europe plan responds to evolving security threats and emphasizes the need for increased defence investments and technological innovations in this sector.
Key Objectives of the White Paper The White Paper for European Defence outlines six main priorities that will shape the future of Europe’s security:
- Closing critical gaps in defence capabilities – focusing on essential technologies and infrastructure needed for the security of EU member states.
- Supporting the European defence industry – creating coordinated demand and promoting joint procurement.
- Deepening cooperation with Ukraine – expanding military assistance and strengthening the link between the European and Ukrainian defence industries.
- Simplifying defence-related regulations – reducing administrative barriers and strengthening the internal market for defence equipment.
- Investing in defence innovation – developing new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
- Improving military mobility and protecting external borders – enhancing readiness for potential crisis scenarios.
Financial Instruments for Defence Support As part of the ReArm Europe initiative, the newly introduced Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument will enable investments in defence capabilities worth up to €150 billion. These funds will be available to member states based on national defence plans and aim to accelerate the modernization of Europe’s defence industrial base.
At the same time, the European Investment Bank (EIB) will expand its scope to include financing for defence projects, creating opportunities for mobilizing private capital and innovative investments in the defence sector.
Impact on Slovakia and Critical Infrastructure For Slovakia and its critical infrastructure, these measures provide an opportunity to enhance the protection of strategic sectors, modernize security mechanisms, and integrate more deeply into European defence structures.
New tools and funding can help improve cybersecurity, protect energy networks, and strengthen military infrastructure, increasing the country’s overall resilience to external threats.
Conclusion The White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030 represents a significant step towards strengthening Europe’s security autonomy. With growing geopolitical threats, it is crucial for EU member states to increase their investments in defence and technological development.
For Slovakia, it is essential to seize the new opportunities presented by this initiative and actively participate in joint projects in the field of defence and security.
Read more at: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_793
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Kamery, senzory, merače, smart zariadenia. Sú už v energetike, doprave, zdravotníctve, v malých aj veľkých firmách. Malinké IoT krabičky môžu znamenať veľké problémy.
Critical Infrastructure Association of the Slovak Republic (AKI) has recently implemented an RSS feed for its News section, providing streamlined access to important updates about critical infrastructure developments in Slovakia.
Asociácia kritickej infraštruktúry Slovenskej republiky (AKI) nedávno implementovala RSS feed pre svoju sekciu Novinky, ktorý poskytuje zjednodušený prístup k dôležitým aktualizáciám o vývoji kritickej infraštruktúry na Slovensku.
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Critical Infrastructure Protection at the European Union Level
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Yesterday, April 10, 2025, the General Assembly of the Critical Infrastructure Association of the Slovak Republic took place in Bratislava, attended by key experts and representatives of companies active in the field of critical infrastructure protection. The main agenda items included the election of association bodies, acceptance of new members, and discussion on the further strategic direction of the association's activities.
Včera 10. apríla 2025 sa v Bratislave uskutočnilo valné zhromaždenie Asociácie kritickej infraštruktúry Slovenskej republiky, na ktorom sa zúčastnili kľúčoví odborníci a zástupcovia spoločností pôsobiacich v oblasti ochrany kritickej infraštruktúry. Hlavnými bodmi programu bolo zvolenie orgánov asociácie, prijatie nových členov a diskusia o ďalšom strategickom smerovaní činnosti asociácie.