On 19–20 March 2026, Sergiu Mitrescu, Associate Expert at New Strategy Center, participated in a workshop hosted in The Hague by Fugro, within the framework of the European project CAMMera – Clearance Activities for Marine Munition through Efficient Remediation Approaches (marine munition remediation), of which New Strategy Center is a partner.
During his intervention, Sergiu Mitrescu presented the key lessons learned from the Sofia workshop, highlighting its role in shaping a regional agenda for the Black Sea and in strengthening dialogue among institutional, industrial, and research stakeholders.
The presentation was linked to ongoing developments regarding the emerging EU strategic approach to the Black Sea, underlining the need to integrate maritime security and the protection of critical offshore infrastructure into future European policy frameworks. Discussions during the workshop emphasized the importance of a coordinated approach across technological, operational, and governance dimensions, as well as the relevance of transferring expertise between European maritime basins, including from the North Sea to the Black Sea.

