Lennart Meri Conference 2026: Live Coverage of Defense and Security Discussions in Tallinn
The Lennart Meri Defense and Security Conference (LMC) 2026 is taking place in Tallinn, Estonia, from May 15 to May 17. This three-day event gathers top politicians, military experts, analysts, and academics to address pressing foreign policy, security, and defense issues, with a specific focus on Northern and Eastern Europe. The conference theme, 'Fortune Favors the Brave,' emphasizes the need for agency, will, and confident action in shaping Europe's future amidst global instability. Key discussions include the resilience of transatlantic cooperation under NATO, the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine, and China's strategic ambitions. Sessions feature high-profile speakers such as Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, US Under Secretary Thomas DiNanno, and NATO Assistant Secretary General Boris Ruge. Topics range from strengthening the European pillar of NATO to developing independent European defense strategies and building societal resilience. ERR News provides live coverage of the debates, which aim to translate strategic expectations into actionable policies for maintaining credible deterrence and political cohesion in an era of intensifying global competition.
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