A very warm welcome to the third Riga StratCom Dialogue conference! I am delighted that this event has grown so much since we first met in 2015.We live in a complex world of many challenges. And…
I am pleased to welcome the state visit of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, which is a special honour for our country on its centenary. It clearly affirms the close friendship…
“Today, Europe’s security faces a variety of challenges. We have faced Russian aggression in Ukraine and Georgia, endangering the order based on international law. Terrorism, migration, and the…
“Climate change is one of today’s greatest risks to geopolitical stability and security. We can mitigate climate change, shape resilience against the impact it poses, and to reduce the risks of…
“In the future, energy security will be less linked to the creation of new infrastructure. It will be based on energy efficiency, increased use of renewables, and raising awareness of consumers…
“The destinies of our countries and nations have a lot in common, as we have experienced the Soviet occupation, we have regained national independence at the same time, and we have faced and overcome…
