European Union Military Committee Away Days

Meeting of experts / officials
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Practical information

Date

14 - 16 October 2026

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Organiser

Department of Defence

The Military Representatives of the EU Member States will meet in Dublin for their established Away Days meeting within the framework of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The European Union Military Committee Away Day is a high-level meeting that brings together senior military representatives from across the European Union to discuss the key defence and security issues facing Europe today.

The European Union Military Committee provides military advice and recommendations to European Union’s decision-makers on matters relating to defence policy, crisis management, and military missions under the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy.