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 July 17, 2026, the deadline will expire by which central state administration bodies must, for the first time, identify critical entities under Act No. 367/2024 Coll. on Critical Infrastructure. This will be the first identification process following the approval of the Strategy for the Resilience of Critical Entities, and at the same time a significant milestone in the implementation of a new system for the protection of critical infrastructure in Slovakia.
Už 17. júla 2026 uplynie lehota, do ktorej majú ústredné orgány štátnej správy po prvýkrát identifikovať kritické subjekty podľa zákona č. 367/2024 Z. z. o kritickej infraštruktúre. Pôjde o prvú identifikáciu po schválení Stratégie odolnosti kritických subjektov a zároveň o významný míľnik pri zavádzaní nového systému ochrany kritickej infraštruktúry na Slovensku.
We continue our series of expert articles dedicated to the individual sectors of critical infrastructure under Act No. 367/2024 Coll. on Critical Infrastructure. Today we take a closer look at the public administration sector.
Pokračujeme v sérii odborných článkov, venovaných jednotlivým sektorom kritickej infraštruktúry podľa zákona č. 367/2024 Z. z. o kritickej infraštruktúre. Dnes sa pozrieme na sektor verejnej správy.
Another article in the series in which we present the essential services of critical infrastructure under Act No. 367/2024 Coll. on Critical Infrastructure.
Ďalší článok zo série, v ktorej predstavujeme základné služby kritickej infraštruktúry podľa zákona č. 367/2024 Z. z. o kritickej infraštruktúre.
The strategic partnership between the Critical Infrastructure Association of the Slovak Republic and the Indian government organization Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has generated significant media attention in India as well. The topic of cooperation in quantum technologies, digital security, and critical infrastructure protection has appeared in several Indian media outlets and on professional platforms.
Strategické partnerstvo medzi Asociáciou kritickej infraštruktúry Slovenskej republiky a indickou vládnou organizáciou Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) vyvolalo výrazný mediálny ohlas aj v Indii. Téma spolupráce v oblasti kvantových technológií, digitálnej bezpečnosti a ochrany kritickej infraštruktúry sa objavila vo viacerých indických médiách a na odborných platformách.
The Slovak Republic and the Republic of India are expanding cooperation in the field of digital security and advanced cryptographic technologies. On the occasion of the visit of the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi, to Slovakia, the Critical Infrastructure Association of the Slovak Republic (AKI SR) and the Indian government organization Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which establishes a foundation for the joint development and implementation of quantum-safe technologies and the protection of critical infrastructure.
Slovenská republika a Indická republika rozširujú spoluprácu v oblasti digitálnej bezpečnosti a pokročilých kryptografických technológií. Asociácia kritickej infraštruktúry Slovenskej republiky (AKI SR) a indická vládna organizácia Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) podpísali pri príležitosti návštevy predsedu vlády Indickej republiky Narendru Modiho na Slovensku Memorandum o porozumení, ktoré vytvára základ pre spoločný vývoj a implementáciu kvantovo bezpečných technológií a ochranu kritickej infraštruktúry.