Events
02.25
Roundtable: Boosting European Preparedness Against Biological Threats
On February 4th, Fabentech successfully organized a high-level roundtable discussion on CBRN and biotoxin threats in Brussels, bringing together key stakeholders from European institutions, governments, and industry.
With geopolitical tensions and emerging biological threats reshaping global security, the discussion focused on strengthening Europe’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to these evolving challenges
Key Themes Discussed:
- – The threat landscape—emerging biological risks and the growing impact of geopolitical instability
- – Preparedness needs and gaps—lessons learned from recent crises and the need for stronger early warning systems
- – Strategic autonomy and the importance of European supply chains—ensuring rapid access to medical countermeasures in CBRN events
- – The roles of the EU and national governments in crisis preparedness—how regulatory frameworks can facilitate faster response and coordination
Featured Speakers:
We had the privilege of hosting top experts in health security, including:
- – Laurent Muschel, Acting Director-General, DG HERA (Keynote Speaker)
- – Anne Simon, Head of Emergency Office, DG HERA
- – Matteo Nocci, MD, PhD, Program Officer, rescEU CBRN Capabilities & Strategic Reserves, European Commission (DG ECHO)
- – Susanna Müller, Head of Project Group – Joint Coordination Staff, German Federal Ministry of Health
- – Sébastien IVA, CEO, Fabentech
- – Eloise Todd, Executive Director & Co-founder, Pandemic Action Network (Moderator)
The insightful exchanges reinforced the urgency of stronger cooperation across sectors to build a more resilient and prepared Europe—while also addressing the legal and regulatory barriers that must be overcome.
