The EU first appointed a military at the head of the European Defense Agency
Kai Callas and Andre Denk. Photo: X/Kajakallas
The countries of the European Union have agreed to the appointment of German General Andre Denko by the Chairman of the European Defense Agency. For the first time since the creation of its structure, it will be headed by a military high rank.
Source: EU Kai Callas’s main diplomat, reports « European Truth”
Details: On May 5, the EU countries, on the recommendation of Callas, agreed to the appointment of German General Andre Denko to the post of the European Defense Agency. His term of office will officially begin on May 16. The general will become the first head of the agency to be higher than military rank.
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Callas noted that DENK has all the necessary professional qualities and a deep understanding of Europe’s defense needs.
I am glad topint general André denk as chief executive of @Eudefense.
The Agency’s Role in Developing Joint Military Capabilites and Driving Innovation Is More Cruceal than.
General Denk’s Leadership Will Be a Real Asset.
I Look Forward to Our Work Together. pic.twitter.com/hzsg2GC4LD– Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) May 5, 2025
« In the conditions where under our borders, war and the EU are threats, the work of the EEA on the development of common military capabilities and stimulating innovation in the defense industry is more important than ever, » she said.
DENK had previously been the deputy chairman of the agency since February 2023, and in particular headed efforts to jointly buy EU countries 155 mm ammunition for Ukraine.
The European Defense Agency has existed since 2004. His reign consists of ministers of the Member States, which occurs twice a year. The heads and high EU representatives on foreign policy and security policy are chaired at meetings.
Prehistory:
- European Commission invests nearly 1 billion euros Within the framework of the European Defense Fund (EOF) to create a powerful and innovative defense industry in Europe. Ukrainian defense enterprises will be able to participate in the projects for the first time.
- The European Commissioner from Defense Andrews Kubilus stated that the EU Ready to increase military assistance to Ukraineif Trump’s peacekeeping attempts end with nothing.
