The 2026 Munich Security Conference highlighted a deterioration in the international environment, marked by growing uncertainty regarding the role of the United States and an increase in hybrid and conventional threats. The debate focused on the need for the EU to assume greater responsibility for security and defense, strengthening the European industrial base and improving coordination among member states and with NATO. The tension between transatlantic dependence and ambitions for strategic autonomy emerged strongly.

Attached is a brief, in italian, prepared by the Single Market Lab, summarizing the points raised by the European leaders who participated in the summit.