Defense ministers meeting in the European Intervention Initiative will take place in Oslo

The 13 countries participating in EI2 are Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Great Britain and Sweden. Representatives from all countries will be present in Oslo. Several of the countries’ defence ministers plan to attend.

On the agenda is the security situation in Europe after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The situation in Mali and western Africa will also be discussed, as well as status and future for cooperation in the initiative.

Practical information:

There will be limited time for interviews. Please get in touch for a more information. Deadline: 6th December.

Press contact Norwegian MoD: Marita I. Wangberg, telephone + 47 905 123 19, e-mail miw@fd.dep.no

or the press office at the Ministry of Defence, telephone 23 09 60 11, e-mail fdinfo@fd.dep.no

About EI2:

EI2 is a non-binding forum of European countries that are able and willing to engage their military capabilities and forces when and where necessary to protect European security interest. The ultimate objective of the EI2 is to develop a shared strategic culture, which will enhance our ability to carry out military missions and operations under the framework of the EU, NATO, the UN and/or ad hoc coalitions. 

EI2 is a flexible and pragmatic framework where the countries decide for themselves what kind of initiative they want to contribute to