At the Grete Rehor Matinée 2025 of the Political Academy of the ÖVP, Velina joined a panel on the role of women in security policy.
As part of the Grete Rehor Matinée 2025 at the Political Academy of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), Velina joined Klaudia Tanner, Marion Kullmann, Lana Ganselmayer, and Johanna Gruber to discuss the role of women in security policy, moderated by Ulrike Farnik (Chair: Bettina Rausch-Amon). The discussion focused on leadership responsibility, talent development, and strategic foresight in times of geopolitical tension.
Key points: Visibility & responsibility — women are shaping the security agenda; Skills & career pathways — mentoring, networks, and clear KPIs; Innovation & resilience — geopolitical analysis, AI, and crisis simulations as levers for institutional resilience.
Conclusion: Increasing the number of women in security policy decision-making roles enhances quality, resilience, and strategic capacity to act — a genuine security gain for Austria and Europe.
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