EDN – Mission & Engagement Sections

Youth engaging for European
defence and security

Building on the legacy of European integration, EDN supports the development of European defence and security by connecting the next generation of leaders across national boundaries.

Our Vision

Our Pillars

An integrated approach to defence and security through three core domains: Military Operations, Defence Industry, and Political Strategy.

Delivering impact through professional seminars, policy conferences, analytical research, and strategic communications initiatives with a distinctly European perspective.

Our Actions

Why engage with us

Opportunites when engaging with premier European-focused youth network on defence and security

Events & Publications

Participate in conferences, working groups and high-level seminars across Europe.

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Network & Contribution

Connect with future defence leaders and find your engagement path in our common security.

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Partnering

Institutions, companies, think tanks, engage with us to connect with youth and provide them opportunities.

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Partners
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They support us!

Overview of our partners and awards
EURODEFENSE

EURODEFENSE

Partner

Network of European associations of retired General Officers

French Ministry of Armed Forces

French Ministry of Armed Forces

Award

Award for the citizenship initiative, 2020

Berlin Security Conference, CiDAN, ESDA

Berlin Security Conference, CiDAN, ESDA

Award

European Award for Citizenship, Security, Defence 2022

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung - European Office

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung - European Office

Partner

Co-organised of our Seminar in Tallinn, Estonia 2024

ASD (Associaton of Aerospace, Defence & Security industries)

ASD (Associaton of Aerospace, Defence & Security industries)

PARTNER

Supported our seminar in Brussels
Belgium 2025

Last news

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NewsFeed – March 2026

The NewsFeed is a press review with a summary of a selection of articles and events that occurred in the past weeks. Keep track! Focus: Change in French Nuclear Doctrine? On 2 March 2026, French Read more…

NewsFeed – February 2026

The NewsFeed is a press review with a summary of a selection of articles and events that occurred in the past weeks. Keep track! Focus: Munich Security Conference Highlights  At the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Read more…

NewsFeed – January 2026

The NewsFeed is a press review with a summary of a selection of articles and events that occurred in the past weeks. Keep track! Focus: Greenland Threats Highlight Need for Greater European Defence Autonomy Recent Read more…

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