EU Common Training Module in the War Colleges or Equivalent Entities

From Monday 30 March to Friday 3 April 2026, the Hellenic Supreme Joint War College (HSJWC), in collaboration with the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) hosted the EU Common Training Module in the War Colleges or Equivalent Entities of EU Member States, under the auspices of European Security & Defence College (ESDC).
The aim of the course was to provide a common training module dedicated to European crisis management and defense for inclusion in the curricula of European War Colleges (or equivalent entities) of the EU.
A total of 250 Officers from all across Europe joined at the course program.

The training focused on key aspects of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), including its principles, institutional architecture, decision-making procedures, crisis management mechanisms, and operational engagements. It reflected the strong synergy between military and academic institutions and contributed meaningfully to the cultivation of a shared European strategic culture. Its purpose was to promote a common European strategic culture and to develop higher military education.

Distinguished personalities, academics and professors from Greece and EU countries honored the course with their presence and delivered lectures. Also, representatives of European Organizations analyzed issues related to the training course.

The course was successfully completed and all participants received the required certification from the European Security and Defence College (ESDC).