The meeting of Defence Policy Directors is an informal setting for EU Defence Policy Directors to discuss strategic defence matters and foster greater coherence in collective EU policy development.
The Informal Meeting of Defence Policy Directors is a recurring gathering organised by the country holding the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It brings together the senior civil service level officials responsible for shaping and coordinating national defence policy across EU Member States.
The Defence Policy Directors use this informal setting to discuss major strategic issues such as EU military support to Ukraine and the future direction of European Defence. Member States align their positions before topics progress to Ministerial or Council level decision making, ensuring coherence across the EU’s defence agenda.