Who?

Karel Roeck is the founder of EDU. He is a European citizen who writes independent geopolitical reflections on European security, defence cooperation, and the strategic responsibility to protect European societies.

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EDU is an independent initiative based in Belgium

Publisher / Administrator: Karel Roeck / Owner

Registered office: Kraaikant 65 - 3221 Nieuwrode

Contact: european-defense-union@telenet.be

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