Practical information
15 - 19 June 2026
Location
Pafos, Cyprus
Organiser
Ministry of Defence
Organised by the Ministry of Defence and the Security and Defence Academy, within the framework of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC).
The CSDP 8th Olympiad is a biennial knowledge and essay-writing competition organised within the framework of the “Military Erasmus” initiative, bringing together cadets from European Union (EU) member states military academies to enhance their understanding and critical thinking on the Common Security and Defence Policy. Approximately 110 participants from the EU member states are expected to attend.