New Strategy Center conducted a study visit to the European Union Satellite Centre – SatCen, in Torejon, Spain, on Friday 3 November.  George Scutaru, CEO, NSC, participated in the visit. During the meeting, he had a presentation on the security challenges in the Black Sea area in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, explaining how Russia’s actions affect freedom of navigation, global food security and regional energy stakes, bearing in mind that from 2027 Romania will be the largest gas producer in the EU, following the start of exploitation of the Neptun Deep perimeter. At the same time, George Scutaru underlined the support that Romania gives to Ukraine for the export of cereals, vital for its economic survival.

The presentation was attended by Amb. Sorin Ducaru, Director of SatCEN, host of this meeting, analysts and experts interested in the topic.