On 7 October 2026, Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space, went to Hamburg, Germany, where he delivered the opening keynote speech at the conference "Military Schengen 2026. Military Logistics: Requirements for Infrastructure and Carriers”. In his speech, he highlighted the strategic role of the Port of Hamburg in European military mobility and the need to accelerate the cross-border movement of troops and equipment, notably by simplifying procedures, strengthening dual-use civilian and military transport infrastructure, and improving coordination between EU Member States and NATO.