Participants in the debate include Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Following the discussion, there will be a question and answer session with the audience. The debate will be moderated by Helga Kalm, Director of the Lennart Meri Conference.
Joint Expeditionary Force Leaders’ Public Discussion „Troublesome Waters in European Security“ offers attendees the opportunity to learn about the nature and achievements of the JEF. The anniversary also provides an opportune moment to reflect on the JEF's first ten years of operation and discuss its future goals.
The debate, held in English, can be followed via livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/_9rYHj-udBo?si=9GIsiq-d1sBf2F82
The JEF is a defence cooperation format led by the United Kingdom, which includes the Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland in addition to Estonia. The idea of the JEF is to be a first responder before NATO Article 5 is declared. The framework is made up of like-minded countries that are ready to contribute quickly and flexibly to operations ranging from humanitarian crises to conventional warfare.
The public debate is organised by the Estonian Government Office and the Lennart Meri Conference.
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