In an ever-changing world, a shared approach to European security has become increasingly important. The Nordic countries invite you to an afternoon of shared experiences and challenges, and to discuss best practices, challenges and innovations in military service, resilience and gender equality in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Iceland.
We will discuss a range of European security concerns in practice, such as how to boost resilient societies, hybrid threats and new narratives of resilience. The ever-present challenge of recruitment will also be addressed all with conscription and security experts from the Nordic Countries.
Programme
15:00_Arrival & Informal Welcome
Open networking among participants with refreshments
15:30_Official Welcome
Opening remarks by Ulrich Essemann-Beck, Defence Attaché, Denmark
15:40_Opening Dialogue: Youth Participation in Denmark and Germany
Short impulse by the Defense attaches / representatives from the Nordics about the challenges and outlooks on resilience and gender generational questions.
16:15_Snack / Coffee Break & Networking
16:30_Breakout Session with Nordic Experts
Participants can join one group lead by experts from each Nordic country with representatives from the Junge DGAP. Each group will showcase and discuss best practices, challenges, and innovations on military service, resilience, gender equality in the specific Nordic country.
17:10_Panel Discussion: Perspectives on Military Service, Youth and Gender – German and Nordic Perspectives and Best Practices
Panel moderator: Nicole Kleeb, Project Manager at the Bertelsmann Stiftung and Chair of the Young DGAP
Finland: Conscript Association/Varusmiesliiton Finland: Mats Uotila
Sweden: Conscript Association of Sweden/Pliktrådet: Lina Hedman
Denmark: Værnepligtsrådet: Lise Frehr Holm Nielsen
Norway: the National Conscript Representative, Junior Specialist Eira Hognestad von Werden from the Organization of Representatives of Norwegian Conscripts
Iceland: Gender Advisor from NSATU, Helga Hrönn Karlsdóttir
18:10_Closing Remarks by Ulrich Essemann-Beck / defence attachés
until 20:00_Buffet, Get-together, discussions