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.
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.
Opportunites when engaging with premier European-focused youth network on defence and security
Participate in conferences, working groups and high-level seminars across Europe.
Connect with future defence leaders and find your engagement path in our common security.
Institutions, companies, think tanks, engage with us to connect with youth and provide them opportunities.
Network of European associations of retired General Officers
Award for the citizenship initiative, 2020
European Award for Citizenship, Security, Defence 2022
Co-organised of our Seminar in Tallinn, Estonia 2024
Supported our seminar in Brussels
Belgium 2025
🇪🇺 Hybrid Warfare in Europe – Our first publication is out! Hybrid warfare is no longer a concept. It is already shaping Europe’s security environment:• cyberattacks disrupting infrastructure• disinformation campaigns reaching millions• migration flows used Read more…
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…
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…