EU Military Committee: Chair General Brieger visits Denmark

EU Military Committee: Chair General Brieger visits Denmark

On 24 and 25 October, General Robert Brieger visited Copenhagen upon the invitation of the Danish Chief of Defence, General Michael W. Hyldgaard, in view of Denmark's forthcoming EU presidency in the second half of 2025.

The visit was an opportunity to discuss European security and the ongoing transformation of European defence aiming to strengthen cooperation and make EU an even more resilient and effective security provider. The tectonic shifts in the global defence and security environment require a stronger EU Common Security and Defence Policy.

During the visit, the Chair met the Minister of Defence, Troels Lund-Poulsen and the Political Director and Deputy State Secretary for Foreign Policy, Ms. Eva Marie Barløse to exchange views.

General Brieger also visited the Danish Royal Life Guards in Rosenberg Barracks. He received a presentation of the Danish Military and Defence Capabilities by the Chiefs of Plans, Capabilities and Joint Operations.

The Chairman had the honour to meet His Majesty Frederik X, King of Denmark.

General Brieger praised the Danish commitment in its recent and future contributions to the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy.