Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the focus of security is back on Europe. Countries across the continent undertake efforts to reinvest in their military capabilities and strong strategic players, with France among them, are adjusting their military focus to the new challenges.
Welcome to a conversation event featuring a keynote by Lieutenant General Bertrand Toujouse, Commander of the French Land Forces and Commander for French land operations in Europe. He will explore Europe’s evolving security landscape, the implications of the new NATO Force Model, the analysis of the current threats, and the perspective for a fruitful cooperation with Scandinavia and the Baltic region.
The subsequent conversation with SIPRI Director Dan Smith and a Q&A with the audience will be moderated by SIPRI’s Director of the European Security programme, Dr Barbara Kunz.
The meeting will be held under the Chatham House rule (no attribution of statements) to facilitate a free and open exchange of views.
Short bio: Lieutenant General Bertrand Toujouse, born in 1966, is the Commander of the French Land Forces and leads French land operations in Europe. A graduate of the Saint-Cyr military academy, he began his career in the Armored Cavalry and served in key roles, including commanding the 13th Parachute Dragoon Regiment (13e RDP) and leading operations at the Special Operations Command. He was appointed Deputy Director of Military Intelligence in 2019, before becoming Commanding General of Special Operations in 2021. Promoted to Lieutenant General in 2022, he now oversees French military land operations across Europe.
Date: Thursday, 3 October, 10:00-11:30 CEST.
*Tea and coffee will be served from 09:30.
Location: Bromska Palatset, Narvavägen 26, 115 22 Stockholm