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Interview | DFA

October 6th, 2025

André Denk: 'The willingness of member states to cooperate has increased exponentially'

There is a clear will among the member states to overcome fragmentation and procure armaments together, says André Denk, Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency (EDA) since May. However, more deregulation is necessary in order to speed up procurements.

By Stephan Israel

Interview | EDA

October 5th, 2025

André Denk: „Der Kooperationswille der Mitgliedstaaten ist exponentiell gestiegen“

Es gebe bei den Mitgliedstaaten den klaren Willen, die Fragmentierung zu überwinden und gemeinsam Rüstung zu beschaffen, sagt André Denk, seit Mai Chief Executive der Europäischen Verteidigungsagentur (EDA). Mehr Deregulierung sei aber nötig, um Beschaffungen noch zu beschleunigen.

By Stephan Israel

News | European defense

October 1st, 2025

Copenhagen summit: Von der Leyen wants to build the drone wall quickly

Drone defense on the eastern flank is one of four projects the Commission intends to present at the summit in Copenhagen as part of its roadmap for defense readiness. NATO Secretary General Rutte welcomes the initiative.

By Stephan Israel