New White Paper on European Defence: A Plan to Strengthen Europe’s Security and Resilience
20. marca 2025
The European Commission, together with the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has presented the White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030.
This strategic document introduces a new approach to defence, identifies critical investment needs, and creates new financial instruments to enhance European defence capabilities.
As part of this initiative, the ReArm Europe plan responds to evolving security threats and emphasizes the need for increased defence investments and technological innovations in this sector.
Key Objectives of the White Paper The White Paper for European Defence outlines six main priorities that will shape the future of Europe’s security:
Financial Instruments for Defence Support As part of the ReArm Europe initiative, the newly introduced Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument will enable investments in defence capabilities worth up to €150 billion. These funds will be available to member states based on national defence plans and aim to accelerate the modernization of Europe’s defence industrial base.
At the same time, the European Investment Bank (EIB) will expand its scope to include financing for defence projects, creating opportunities for mobilizing private capital and innovative investments in the defence sector.
Impact on Slovakia and Critical Infrastructure For Slovakia and its critical infrastructure, these measures provide an opportunity to enhance the protection of strategic sectors, modernize security mechanisms, and integrate more deeply into European defence structures.
New tools and funding can help improve cybersecurity, protect energy networks, and strengthen military infrastructure, increasing the country’s overall resilience to external threats.
Conclusion The White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030 represents a significant step towards strengthening Europe’s security autonomy. With growing geopolitical threats, it is crucial for EU member states to increase their investments in defence and technological development.
For Slovakia, it is essential to seize the new opportunities presented by this initiative and actively participate in joint projects in the field of defence and security.
Read more at: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_793
As part of this initiative, the ReArm Europe plan responds to evolving security threats and emphasizes the need for increased defence investments and technological innovations in this sector.
Key Objectives of the White Paper The White Paper for European Defence outlines six main priorities that will shape the future of Europe’s security:
- Closing critical gaps in defence capabilities – focusing on essential technologies and infrastructure needed for the security of EU member states.
- Supporting the European defence industry – creating coordinated demand and promoting joint procurement.
- Deepening cooperation with Ukraine – expanding military assistance and strengthening the link between the European and Ukrainian defence industries.
- Simplifying defence-related regulations – reducing administrative barriers and strengthening the internal market for defence equipment.
- Investing in defence innovation – developing new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
- Improving military mobility and protecting external borders – enhancing readiness for potential crisis scenarios.
Financial Instruments for Defence Support As part of the ReArm Europe initiative, the newly introduced Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument will enable investments in defence capabilities worth up to €150 billion. These funds will be available to member states based on national defence plans and aim to accelerate the modernization of Europe’s defence industrial base.
At the same time, the European Investment Bank (EIB) will expand its scope to include financing for defence projects, creating opportunities for mobilizing private capital and innovative investments in the defence sector.
Impact on Slovakia and Critical Infrastructure For Slovakia and its critical infrastructure, these measures provide an opportunity to enhance the protection of strategic sectors, modernize security mechanisms, and integrate more deeply into European defence structures.
New tools and funding can help improve cybersecurity, protect energy networks, and strengthen military infrastructure, increasing the country’s overall resilience to external threats.
Conclusion The White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030 represents a significant step towards strengthening Europe’s security autonomy. With growing geopolitical threats, it is crucial for EU member states to increase their investments in defence and technological development.
For Slovakia, it is essential to seize the new opportunities presented by this initiative and actively participate in joint projects in the field of defence and security.
Read more at: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_793
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, a joint meeting of the Presidium and Supervisory Board of the Critical Infrastructure Association of the Slovak Republic took place.
Vo štvrtok 4. decembra 2025 sa uskutočnilo spoločné rokovanie Prezídia a Dozornej rady Asociácie kritickej infraštruktúry Slovenskej republiky.
The Critical Infrastructure Association of the Slovak Republic (AKI SR) expresses serious concern over the cybersecurity incident that was identified at the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic .
Asociácia kritickej infraštruktúry Slovenskej republiky (AKI SR) vyjadruje vážne znepokojenie nad kybernetickým incidentom, ktorý bol identifikovaný na Ministerstve hospodárstva SR .
The Critical Infrastructure Association of the Slovak Republic (AKI SR) actively participated in the Autumn ITAPA 2025 conference, which took place on November 25–27 in Bratislava.
Asociácia kritickej infraštruktúry Slovenskej republiky (AKI SR) sa aktívne zúčastnila konferencie Jesenná ITAPA 2025, ktorá sa konala 25. – 27. novembra v Bratislave.
The Critical Infrastructure Association of the Slovak Republic considers the adoption of Act No. 318/2025 Coll. to be a fundamental step in the field of cybersecurity of the Slovak Republic. This legal regulation systematically implements the European Cyber Resilience Act for the first time and regulates the way in which digital products – from software, through IoT devices to specialized technologies used in industry – will be placed on the market and controlled from the perspective of cyber resilience.
Asociácia kritickej infraštruktúry SR považuje prijatie zákona č. 318/2025 Z. z. za zásadný krok v oblasti kybernetickej bezpečnosti Slovenskej republiky. Tento právny predpis prvýkrát systematicky implementuje európske nariadenie Cyber Resilience Act a upravuje spôsob, akým budú digitálne produkty – od softvéru, cez IoT zariadenia až po špecializované technológie používané v priemysle – uvádzané na trh a kontrolované z pohľadu kybernetickej odolnosti.
Asociácia kritickej infraštruktúry SR (AKI SR) dôrazne odmieta snahu poslankyne NR SR Veroniky Remišovej a Juraja Magušina zatiahnuť odbornú a apolitickú organizáciu do lacného politického boja. Ich verejné vyjadrenia sú faktograficky nesprávne, zavádzajúce a poškodzujú dobré meno asociácie aj jej členských subjektov.
Košice, October 28, 2025 — The Critical Infrastructure Association of the Slovak Republic (AKI SR) welcomes the signing of a memorandum of cooperation in the field of soft target protection between the Technical University in Košice (TUKE) and the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.