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Kiel Institute at Munich Security Conference

Our participation at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) reflects our strong expertise in defence economics and security policy. Our experts and Fellows regularly contribute to sessions and press briefings, where we provide in-depth analysis and policy recommendations.

We focus in particular on key questions in defence economics, including the classic “guns vs. butter” debate on balancing military spending and social investment, issues of smart defence procurement, and strategies to ensure effective and sustainable support for Ukraine. Through these engagements, we help shape informed discussions on the economic dimensions of security and defence policy at the MSC.

  • 14 Feb

    2026

    Munich Security Conference

    A Conversation on Industrial Readiness and Defence Procurement

    Bar Montez, Rosewood Hotel

  • 13 Feb

    2026

    Munich Security Conference - Press Briefing

    Europe is spending more on defence than ever before. Time to spend it smart.

    House of Communications (HoC)

  • 15 Feb

    2025

    Munich Security Conference 2025

    A Conversation on Military Finance: How to Finance Europe’s Rearmament?

    Hotel Bayerischer Hof

  • 16 Feb

    2024

    Munich Security Conference 2024

    A Debate on Guns vs Butter

    Hotel Bayerischer Hof

  • 16 Feb

    2024

    Munich Security Conference 2024

    Press Conference on the newest Ukraine Support Tracker release

    Hotel Bayerischer Hof