Andrius Kubilius

Commissioner Kubilius and top EU financial stakeholders brainstorm solutions to finance European defence

On 25 February 2025, Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, chaired a High-Level Roundtable with the representatives of some of the most consequential financial stakeholders in the EU.

The European Union faces “colossal” military shortfalls, necessitating a bold, unified approach to defence production and acquisition, said Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space. Speaking at the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) annual conference, Kubilius called for a “big bang” strategy to address these gaps and emphasised the need for collective action.

EU defence shortfalls demand urgent action, warns Commissioner Kubilius

EU, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

The European Union faces “colossal” military shortfalls, necessitating a bold, unified approach to defence production and acquisition, said Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space.

On September 17, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the new College of Commissioners, introducing a range of portfolios—some entirely new, others updated, and familiar ones like Budget and Transport. Notably, she announced the appointment of a Commissioner for Defence and Space. Over the past months various speculations have been around on what a dedicated EU Commissioner for defence means and what areas will the portfolio cover.

Europe’s new College of Commissioners: is it a turning point for European defence?

EU, Important / By Defence Industry Europe

Andrius Kubilius has been nominated as the new Defence Commissioner, who will work to boost the EU’s defence investment and industrial capacity, and focus on developing the European Defence Union.