The Politico Military Group (PMG) is an EU body under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), responsible for preparing political military work for the Political and Security Committee (PSC).
PMG’s work focuses on political aspects of EU military and civil-military issues, including concepts, capabilities, missions, partnerships, and EU-NATO relations.
The PMG Away Days are informal, offsite meetings hosted by each rotating EU Presidency. PMG delegates convene for structured discussions outside Brussels, allowing deeper exchanges on strategic defence issues, which complement formal Brussels-based decision-making.
The Away Days will examine developments in EU security, defence capabilities, and crisis response mechanisms, providing a crucial forum for informal, high-level strategic dialogue that helps shape EU defence policy by allowing delegates to examine developments in security and crisis response, contribute to preparatory work for the PSC, and influence policy recommendations and implementation.