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EU Military Committee session in Budapest

Text: defence.hu | Photo: Hungarian EU Presidency |  11:23 October 18, 2024

The European Union Military Committee held its session at Chiefs of Defence level in Budapest between 14–15 October. The event was followed by a visit to Exercise Brave Warrior 24-EU. During the session, defence chiefs from 26 EU member states discussed issues together with chiefs of defence from several Western Balkan partner countries. The EUMC session held at Castle Garden Bazaar has only been the second one held outside of Brussels.

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Strategic issues on the agenda of the meeting included, among others, the EU military maritime operations on the Northwest Indian Ocean, the rapid deployment corps, the support to be provided to Ukraine as well as the participation of Western Balkan countries in the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

Speaking about the event that took place within the framework of the Hungarian EU presidency, General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF General Staff pointed out that “Hungary is committed to the military operations of the European Union, and intends to further strengthen the EU’s military role, with special regard to building a common military force against external threats. Our shared goal is to achieve that the EU plays a leading role in guaranteeing its own security”.

Beyond the official program, the participants of the session went sightseeing in Budapest and visited the House of Parliament as well.

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