On 29 October 2009, the Centre for Political and Foreign Affairs (CPFA) in Paris hosted Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, former UK Minister of State for Security and Counter-Terrorism in the Home Office. The event featured both a breakfast and a lunch, each moderated by Renaud Girard, offering a comprehensive exploration of security policy, counter-terrorism strategy, and the wider challenges facing Europe in an era of increasing threats.

At breakfast, with journalists and experts, Baroness Neville-Jones addressed the evolving landscape of global security, focusing particularly on counter-terrorism measures, intelligence cooperation, and the risks posed by radicalisation. Her experience at the heart of UK security policymaking provided participants with an authoritative perspective on the delicate balance between safeguarding civil liberties and ensuring national protection.

The lunch brought together politicians, diplomats, and senior policymakers, allowing for a more strategic discussion. Exchanges centred on the necessity of transnational cooperation to combat terrorism, the role of NATO, and Europe’s preparedness in addressing unconventional threats.