Dobré ráno, or good morning from Prague. Over 2,000 state officials, foreign policy and security experts from Europe and beyond are meeting in the Czech capital for the GLOBSEC Forum 2026. There is no shortage of issues to cover.
Key Topics on the Agenda
From the latest drone incidents in the Baltics to the broader security situation in Ukraine and Europe—and this part of Europe in particular—to global questions on energy, geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and the state of the transatlantic alliance, the forum promises extensive discussions.
Prominent Speakers
Attendees will hear from Czech President Petr Pavel, European Commission Vice-President Henna Virkunen, and former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. Their remarks come as NATO foreign ministers gather in Sweden for a ministerial meeting today and tomorrow.
Last night, President Pavel warned that Russia will continue to be Europe’s main security threat for decades. He urged the continent to wake up from being overreliant on US protection and radically bolster its own defence as a new global order of competing superpowers takes shape.
Coverage and Updates
This report will bring you all the key lines from the forum, the latest on Ukraine, the drone incidents in the Baltics, and other relevant news from across the continent. It is Thursday, 21 May 2026, and this is Europe Live.
