Drones, Arson and Invented People’s Republics – Hybrid Warfare or State-Sponsored Terrorism

The Embassies of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania cordially invite you to a panel discussion entitled “Drones, Arson and Invented People’s Republics – Hybrid Warfare or State-Sponsored Terrorism?” on 9 November 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Embassy of Estonia in Berlin. The event will take place as part of Berlin Freedom Week 2026.

Acts of sabotage, cyberattacks, drone incidents and disinformation pose growing challenges to European democracies. Drawing on real-world cases, experts from Germany and the Baltic states will examine different forms of hybrid threats and discuss how democratic societies can strengthen their security and resilience.

Date: Monday, 9 November 2026, 3:00–5:00 PM

Venue: Embassy of Estonia, Hildebrandstraße 6, 10785-Berlin

Language: English

Please register by 4 November 2026 using the registration link.

Programme:

15.00 - Welcome remarks: H.E. Marika Linntam (Ambassador of Estonia), H.E. Ilze Rūse (Ambassador of Latvia), H.E. Giedrius Puodžiūnas (Ambassador of Lithuania)

15.15 - Keynote address: Dr. Raphael Bossong, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), Berlin

15.30  - Panel discussion: Viktors Makarovs (Latvia), Marek Kohv (Estonia), Giedrius Sakalauskas (Lithuania) and Ferdinand Gehringer (Germany)

16.40 - Q&A and open discussion over drinks and flying buffet

Please bring a valid photo ID (passport or national identity card) for entry to the Embassy.

We look forward to welcoming you to this event!

Kind regards,

Embassies of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania