Borrell: on ‘tectonic shift’

Brussels 11.05.2023 The European Union Military Committee (EUMC) convenes on 11 May 2023 at the level of EU Chiefs of Defence (CHODs). The meeting is presided by General Robert Brieger, the EUMC Chair.

Important exchange today with EU Military Committee in format of 27 Chiefs of Defence on most important developments in area of security and defence.

At a very critical time to do so, which is rightly called a ‘tectonic shift’ and ‘Zeitenwende’.#EUDefence @ChairmanEUMC
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— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) May 11, 2023

The Committee will discuss the state of play of key military objectives and work strands of the Strategic Compass implementation, including the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, Military Planning and Conduct Capability, EU C2, EU support for Ukraine, including current activities and longer-term sustainability, and the lessons learned from Ukraine on joint procurement. The future of EU military missions and the role of strategic communications in their support will also be discussed.

Discussing #EU support to #Ukraine, we welcomed the participation via VTC of LtGen Mykhailo Zabrodskyi, Deputy CHOD of UA Armed Forces.
Main topics: current support activities, in particular @EUAM_Ukraine, & sustainability in longer term. 🇺🇦🇪🇺@CinC_AFU #StandWithUkraine️ pic.twitter.com/4aV2HfFvqq

— Chairman of the EU Military Committee (@ChairmanEUMC) May 11, 2023

Following the opening statement by the High Representative, Josep Borrell, dedicated sessions will be attended by representatives of the EU institutions and several partner organisations and countries, including the European External Action Service, the European Commission, the European Defence Agency, European Union Military Staff, NATO and Norway, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia and Vietnam.

We truly welcome the opening intervention by HR/VP @JosepBorrellF, emphasizing the urgency of achieving the Strategic Compass ambitious goals without delay.
Now we discuss #EU capacity to act: Rapid Deployment & Military Planning Capabilities, and EU Command & Control structures. pic.twitter.com/socZd5Q2Lx

— Chairman of the EU Military Committee (@ChairmanEUMC) May 11, 2023

For the session dedicated to Ukraine, the CHODs look forward to welcoming the participation via videoconference of Lieutenant General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

.@EUCouncil agrees €1 billion support under the #EuropeanPeaceFacility to allow 🇪🇺 member states to jointly procure 155mm-calibre artillery ammunition and missiles for #Ukraine from the #EUdefence industry via a fast-track scheme.

— EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress) May 5, 2023