European dialogue in Amberg: Together for security and sovereignty!

Amberg diskutiert Souveränität und Sicherheit beim Europadialog mit führenden Politikern und Experten am 1. Juli 2025.
Amberg discusses sovereignty and security at the European dialogue with leading politicians and experts on July 1, 2025. (Symbolbild/MW)

European dialogue in Amberg: Together for security and sovereignty!

Amberg, Deutschland - Yesterday's evening in Amberg was all about European cooperation and the discussion of urgent topics. The dialog event took place in the OTH muscle in the run-up to the 74th State Assembly of the Europa-Union Bayern e.V., to which around hundred guests came. Manfred Weber, a member of the European Parliament, opened the evening with urgent greetings and thus set the tone for a lively discussion about "sovereignty, security and Europe".

under the moderation of Thorsten Frank, the state chairman, numerous guests brought their perspectives. State Secretary Tobias Gotthardt, who took part in the discussion, advocated more innovation and respect in European cooperation. He called for decisive solutions and a more efficient structure within the EU in order to be able to better counter current challenges. This requirement coincides with the ambitions of the new EU Commission, which under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen freedom, security and sovereignty in Europe. dbb.de reports that the Commission has formulated ambitious goals for the term from 2024 to 2029.

security perception in the focus

A central topic of the discussion was the different security perception within Europe, as Birgit Boeser from the European Academy of Bavaria noted. She pointed out the contrasting perspectives between the Baltic States, Germany and Spain. At the same time, guests addressed questions about the Bundeswehr public relations work in the education sector. Thomas Rudner, former MDEP, brought Andrius Kubilius to the first EU Commissioner for Defense and Space. This is a step to integrate more diplomacy into the security policy issue of the EU.

URS Herding, CEO of Amberger Herding GmbH, added that even more flexible solutions are necessary for defense. He spoke out in favor of transferring smaller units more skills in order to be able to react faster to the diverse challenges. Those present agreed on Ukraine as victims of the Russian war of aggression, but had different opinions on cooperation in defense issues, such as the Eurofighter.

a reception with a personal note

After the lively debate, the city of Amberg invited to a reception in the old town hall, where Mayor Michael Cerny and Hermann Kucharsky, the local chairman, also had their say. The discussions were continued in a relaxed atmosphere and ideas for strengthening the EU were exchanged.

The coming day brought the State Assembly of the Europa-Union Bayern e.V., in which further in-depth discussions about the European future were on the agenda. This dialogue event, which followed according to previous topics such as "Digital Euro" and "Europe after the Bundestag election", shows that the European dialogue in Bavaria remains alive and is still becoming more important to create new perspectives. Oberpfalzecho.de emphasizes the importance of such formats.

In the EU's political landscape, the next few years will be marked by innovation and adaptation. The upcoming challenges such as migration, social justice and climate change will shape the EU's actions. The strategic focus of the new Commission is intended to create sustainable prosperity, security and strengths for all citizens of Europe. European-union.eu highlights the priorities that were set for the term 2024-2029.

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