Aligning with industry to increase Europe's defence
On Thursday, 12 October, AmCham EU held a roundtable breakfast to discuss the importance of strengthening the EU's defence industry with representatives from the defence sector. Representatives and AmCham EU members took part in an open discussion that was moderated by Lucia López Carasa, Policy Adviser, AmCham EU. From the roundtable, it was clear that the priority should be on remaining open to cooperation with likeminded countries, investing in boosting Europe’s attractiveness and working with American industry to meet the EU's defence capabilities.
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