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In an era marked by growing uncertainty, security and defence have become central to the European Union’s agenda, shaping discussions at every level of European and national governance. One of the most current debates in this regard concerns the EU Multiannual Financial Framework, which will define the Union’s policy priorities and funding up to 2035.
Civil–military cooperation must stand as a core pillar of Europe’s security architecture, ensuring that member states coordinate effectively and use their collective resources efficiently. The evolving nature of threats - whether hybrid, environmental, or societal demands new strategic thinking, greater flexibility, and deeper collaboration between civilian and military structures. For the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, strengthening civilian preparedness and embedding it within national and European resilience frameworks is
essential.
This panel brings together four complementary perspectives on resilience and civil–military cooperation, offering a comprehensive view of how Romania could build a coherent national strategy inspired by successful European examples. Drawing on experiences from Germany, Finland, and Lithuania, the discussion will highlight practical steps towards drafting and implementing integrated resilience policies that strengthen cooperation between civilian and military institutions.
Speakers will explore best practices in whole-of-society resilience planning, including methods for countering disinformation and information warfare. The panel will also address how to build and maintain public trust in times of crisis, while combining institutional strategic communication with citizen-based approaches to strengthen social cohesion and counter hostile narratives.
Moderator
Dr. Stefan HOFMANN – Director of Konrad Adenauer Foundation Romania
Speakers
Inga SAMOŠKAITĖ – Advisor and Policy Analyst, Ministry of National Defense, Lithuania
Pekka KALLIONIEMI – Creator of „Vatnik Soup”, citizen initiative for identifying Russian propagandists on social media, Finland
Oberst Andreas ECKEL – Branch Chief for Planning and Operations, Civil-Military Cooperation, Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command
Monica JITARIUC - Communication Consultant, Trainer and Mentor
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