The Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias participated today, Monday 1 December 2025, in the EU Foreign Affairs Council, in Defence Ministers configuration. During the conference, amongst others, the matter of the European Union’s Defence Readiness was discussed, in the framework of which the SAFE programme is included.

Upon his arrival at the conference Mr. Dendias stated in this regard:

“Today, with our colleagues at the level of EU Defence Ministers Council, we will discuss the matter of Europe’s defence readiness, the protection of our common European space. Greece can contribute to this discussion. The horizon for this discussion is 2030 in any case, and we, with the “2030 Agenda” can provide the European Union with our own perspective and understanding, which includes a holistic approach and protection. Thus, I think it will be an interesting discussion”.

Subsequently, the Minister participated in the EDA Steering Board’s conference, where the need to strengthen its role was highlighted, and the importance of common European priorities for the European Defence Industry was pointed out, with an emphasis on Research and Innovation.

In the margins of the conference Mr. Dendias had a personal meeting with the Defence Minister of Sweden Pål Jonson, during which they exchanged opinions regarding the prospect of strengthening the defence relationship between Greece and Sweden. Moreover, the two Ministers agreed to meet anew in Stockholm, in order to examine the possibilities of bilateral cooperation in the sector of Research and Innovation.

Finally, the Minister of National Defence visited the offices of the Permanent Representation of Greece to the E.U. During his visit he met a delegation of cadets from the Hellenic Military Academy, who are on an educational trip to Brussels.