At a time where the EU witnesses the return of war in Europe, this session will take a look at the implementation of the Strategic Compass, six months after its formal approval, and the impact of this unprecedented context on the EU’s strategic perspective. Moreover, this session will reflect on the implementation of the Strategic Compass, from the key objectives to the concrete actions that have been undertaken so far, notably the Joint Communication on defence investment gaps analysis. On that occasion, panellists will also debate the European defence industrial outlook, reflecting on the implementation of the European Defence Fund.