EU defence chiefs are gathering in Brussels this week to mark 25 years since the creation of the EU Military Committee, originally established in response to the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s. But amid the anniversary, the mood has been overshadowed by the ongoing war in Ukraine and rising instability in the Middle East.
Speaking to Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, the Chair of the EU Military Committee, General Seán Clancy, described the moment as “a time for reflection more than celebration,” alluding to the rapid evolution of Europe’s security and defence strategy in recent years.