Practical information
2 - 3 April 2025
Location
Warsaw, Poland
Discussing the rearming of Europe and the role of the EU in bringing a just peace to the war in Ukraine
The informal Foreign Affairs Council with ministers of defence will focus on bringing about the rearmament of Europe and strengthening its defence industry in the current security situation. The ministers will also discuss continued support for Ukraine, and what role the European Union can play in ensuring a just and lasting peace.
The Council will be chaired by The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Doorstep
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Programme
Wednesday, 2 April
For participants only, no media coverage.
Thursday, 3 April
- 7.45 Arrival at the conference venue (doorstep - all media)
- 9.00 Working session on the EU’s military support to Ukraine
- 11.30 Family photo (photo op)
- 12.00 Working lunch on the White Paper for European Defence
- 14:30 Press conference (all media)
Media contacts
Should you have any questions regarding the meeting of EU Defence ministers, please contact Karolina Kuszkowska, Head of the Media Department, Ministry of National Defence.
For technical assistance, direct your inquiries to Maria Mazurek.
Ministry of National Defence
Karolina Kuszkowska
Head of the Media Department
Chancellery of the Prime Minister
Maria Mazurek
Specialist, media relations
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