Munich Security Conference

European Defense Townhall ✅ Paris Together with Sciences Po, we invited citizens from across France to take part in an open debate on Europe’s security with @GoulardSylvie, @AranchaGlezLaya, @stephandetjen, @ischinger, & @Nic_Koenig. Next up: 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇵🇱

OECD🤝 MSC In Paris, alongside our European defense dialogue formats,@MathiasCormann and Wolfgang @Ischinger met to sign a Memorandum of Understanding—laying the foundation for closer year-round cooperation and strengthening our partnership with @OECD ahead of #MSC2027.

@OECD 🤝 MSC In Paris, alongside our European defense dialogue formats, @Mathias Cormann and Wolfgang @Ischinger met to sign a Memorandum of Understanding—laying the foundation for closer year-round cooperation and strengthening our partnership ahead of #MSC2027.

Wolfgang @Ischinger erklärt im @handelsblatt, warum Deutschland Gründungsmitglied der Defence, Security and Resilience Bank werden sollte: „Für die deutsche Industrie wäre Abwesenheit in diesem Ökosystem keine Neutralität, sondern strategischer Ausschluss.“ Zum Gastbeitrag 👇 handelsblatt.com/meinung/gastbe…

At a pivotal moment for Europe’s defense, yesterday’s European Defense Townhall in Paris marked the second stop of our new pan-European dialogue series. Co-hosted with Sciences Po, the event invited citizens to engage directly with thought leaders like @AranchaGlezLaya.

Bienvenue à Paris, cher W. @Ischinger, votre ancien lieu de travail, où nous nous sommes rencontrés à la veille de la réunification allemande. La sécurité est au cœur d’une série de rencontres organisées par la @MunSecConf, que vous présidez, dans les capitales 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹🇵🇱 1/2

Bonjour from Paris—back again, but this time with two formats in parallel. Our events are usually invite-only; now, a public Townhall opens the debate on European defense, sovereignty, and strategic autonomy.

Last call: Debate with us in Paris today! 🇫🇷 In an era of shifting alliances, Europe must be able to defend itself and protect its citizens. Our Townhall series brings Europe’s most pressing security debates to European capitals. Register for free: securityconference.org/european-defen…

🇫🇷 As we’re in Paris for our European Defense Roundtable, tune in to “The Art of Diplomacy” to find out what @benjaminhaddad had to say about Europeans working together, the role of a think tanker—and what Mike Tyson has to do with it. 🎧👇 securityconference.org/en/media/podca…

Meet tonight’s speakers in 🇫🇷 . At our European Defense Townhall, MSC Chairman @ischinger, @GoulardSylvie, @AranchaGlezLaya, @Nic_Koenig, and @stephandetjen take on Europe’s security—and the challenges ahead. 👉 Be part of the debate: securityconference.org/european-defen…

Munich → Paris: 🇫🇷 Foreign Minister @jnbarrot joined us at #MSC2026—this week, we continue the conversation. The second stop of our European Defense Roundtable brings together around 40 participants to discuss cooperation on the security of Europe and support for #Ukraine.

What can we learn from the speeches of John McCain today? Our CEO @FrankeBenedikt reflects on the enduring relevance of his legacy for today’s transatlantic debates. 📘 Discover McCain’s defining moments in Munich in Key Speeches Vol. IV: securityconference.org/en/publication…

„Wir dürfen nicht den amerikanischen Fehler machen." Wolfgang @ischinger im Morning Briefing über stille Diplomatie, einen EU-Sonderbeauftragten für die Ukraine und warum Europa nicht länger am Spielfeldrand stehen darf.

Sauli Niinistö oder Mario Draghi wären geeignete europäische Vertreter für eine Kontaktgruppe mit Türkei und USA zur Vermittlung zwischen Russland und Ukraine. Wolfgang @Ischinger empfiehlt dieses mit Russland erprobte Diplomatieformat bei @ThePioneerDe. thepioneer.de/originals/thep…

Listen in now 👇 securityconference.org/en/media/podca…

Is the international human rights system built to last? Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad al-Hussein helped build it. In the new episode of "The Art of Diplomacy", he reflects on the illusion of permanence, the rise of authoritarianism, and what diplomacy can still save.

Attention, la France! Next stop: Paris. 🚄 From #MSC2026 in Munich to Paris by TGV, we’re taking our newly launched European Defense Roundtable series to capitals across Europe. Plus: a public panel discussion with @sciencespo. Join us for free 👇 securityconference.org/european-defen…