German-British Security Dialogue 2025

As in previous years the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung London (FES) and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) collaborated again on the annual German-British dialogue on Security and Defence Policies. In face of the Russian war against Ukraine the spirit of collaboration remained strong. Participants from both the British and German sides, including representatives from the House of Commons, the German Bundestag, and prominent think tanks, engaged in insightful conversations.

German-British Security Dialogue 2025

Topics of discussion centered on pertinent themes crucial to European security and stability:

  • British-German Defence and Security Cooperation after the 2024 Trinity House Agreement and prospects of a potential bilateral treaty.
  • Managing Russia as a Security Threat and Building a Future for Ukraine
  • The Future Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture
  • Divisions of Labour and a greater security policy integration

All participants reaffirmed the commitment to transnational cooperation in addressing complex security challenges. Participants highlighted the importance of multilateral approaches, unity amidst diversity, and collaboration in procurement, development, and investment in military capabilities. As the dialogue concluded, participants expressed optimism about future collaborations and reiterated their dedication to fostering resilience, bolstering civil defence, and crafting long-term strategies to effectively counter emerging threats.