Commissioner Kubilius to discuss Europe’s security challenges with Nordic leaders in Sweden
Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius will participate in Sweden’s leading forum on security and defence policy, the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference 2026, on Sunday and Monday, 11 and 12 January.
Commissioner Kubilius will deliver a keynote speech on ‘Europe’s Resolve in an Age of Uncertainty’ in the panel of the Conference Europe under Pressure, setting out his latest views on European defence readiness. He will underline that while Europe is increasing defence production and spending, material capabilities alone are not enough. According to the Commissioner, Europe’s ability to deter and defend depends on stronger institutional defence readiness, a coherent European defence architecture, and progress towards a true ‘European Defence Union’.
During the visit, Commissioner Kubilius will also hold meetings with Swedish leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson, and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin, as well as Sweden’s Chief of Defence, General Michael Claesson.
The Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference brings together senior political leaders, military officials and experts to discuss Sweden’s and Europe’s security challenges in a changing geopolitical environment.