European Commissioner Kubilius delivered a speech during the “EU Defense Night” held in Washington, DC, on 24 July 2026. Addressing an audience of European and American stakeholders, the Commissioner emphasised the strong partnership between the two regions, referring to the attendees as friends of both Europe and the defence sector.
The remarks, published by the European Commission, included a brief acknowledgement of the ongoing World Cup. The Commissioner's visit to the United States served to reinforce diplomatic ties and discuss collective interests in security matters. No further policy details were provided in the summary of the event.
Source: European Commission. Read the original report ↗