Warsaw Security Forum presence at the Munich Security Conference 2025
Warsaw Security Forum presence at the Munich Security Conference 2025
Warsaw Security Forum’s Strong Presence at #MSC2025
The 2025 Munich Security Conference (MSC) was a pivotal event for transatlantic relations and the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine. As the leading Central and Eastern European (CEE) platform dedicated to reinforcing the US-Europe security bond and advocating for Ukraine, the Warsaw Security Forum (WSF) played a direct and influential role in shaping discussions.
WSF Leadership at MSC2025
Prof. Katarzyna Pisarska, Chair of WSF, moderated the main-stage panel discussion titled: “Security Dividend: European Support for Ukraine”
Participants included:
- President Petr Pavel (Czech Republic)
- Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (Denmark)
- Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Sweden)
- Chairman Friedrich Merz (CDU, Germany)
During the discussion, panelists emphasized the need for continued and uncompromising support for Ukraine, rejecting any peace negotiations without Ukraine and Europe at the table. Chairman Merz called for greater European defense capabilities through standardization, simplification, and economies of scale, while President of the European Council António Costa warned against preemptive concessions in negotiations. The discussion concluded with a firm message that Ukraine must have a seat at the table and Europe cannot be sidelined.
High-Level Working Dinner: Rethinking Transatlantic Relations
Alongside the main panel, Prof. Pisarska hosted a high-level working dinner titled: “Thinking Transatlantic Relations Anew: Mapping the New European Security Architecture and Russia Strategy.”
Notable participants included:
- President Alexander Stubb (Finland)
- Minister Radosław Sikorski (Poland)
- Deputy PM Oleksiy Chernyshov (Ukraine)
- Four US Congressmen, including Chairman Brian Mast (House Foreign Affairs Committee)
- EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius
- Ministers from Ukraine, Sweden, France, Latvia, and Estonia
The discussion, held under Chatham House Rules, allowed for an open exchange on the future of US-Europe relations, ensuring bipartisan representation and strong advocacy for Ukraine. Insights from this discussion later shaped WSF media engagements and international press interviews.
Key Takeaways from WSF at MSC2025
The Warsaw Security Forum outlined three critical priorities for European security:
1. Strengthening Ukraine’s Negotiating Power
- Allocate Russian frozen assets to Ukraine
- Commit 0.1% of GDP to Ukrainian aid
- Accelerate EU accession negotiations for Ukraine
2. Building a Strong European Defense Industry
- Invest in domestic defense production
- Reduce reliance on non-European suppliers
- Strengthen the European industrial complex
3. Reassessing Europe’s Role in the Transatlantic Alliance
- Engage with the US on peace negotiations but prepare for strategic autonomy
- Recognize that a stronger Europe makes for a stronger transatlantic partnership
4. Communicating Clearly with European Citizens
- Europe must act as a unified security force or risk being sidelined in great-power competition
“Europe will either be at the table—or on the menu.”
Warsaw Security Forum presence at the Munich Security Conference 2025
At the 2025 Munich Security Conference, the Warsaw Security Forum reaffirmed its role as the leading CEE platform advocating for transatlantic security and unwavering support for Ukraine. With Prof. Katarzyna Pisarska moderating a high-level panel on European aid to Ukraine and hosting an exclusive working dinner on transatlantic relations, WSF played a direct role in shaping the strategic debate. The forum outlined key priorities for European security—strengthening Ukraine, bolstering defense industries, and redefining Europe’s role in global security—reinforcing the message that Europe must lead, or risk being sidelined.
Representatives of the Warsaw Security Forum, at the Munich Security Conference
It is our pleasure to inform you that the Warsaw Security Forum (WSF) is a partner institution of this year’s prestigious Munich Security Conference (MSC2025), taking place on February 14-16, 2025. As a #MSC2025 partner, we will contribute to the conference’s dynamic agenda by hosting two high-profile events: Panel Discussion: "Security Dividend: European Support for Ukraine" & Closed-Door Dinner: "Thinking Transatlantic Relations Anew: Mapping the New European Security Architecture and Russia Strategy".
Warsaw Security Forum Advocates for Key Security Priorities During High-Level Delegation Visit to Brussels
Last week, representatives of the Warsaw Security Forum (WSF), including Prof. Katarzyna Pisarska and Tomasz Obremski, visited Brussels to present the WSF 2025 initiatives to the newly appointed EU and NATO leadership. The delegation engaged in over 20 high-level meetings with officials from the European Commission, European Council, European Parliament, and NATO Headquarters, focusing on critical global and regional security priorities.