Ambassador Stephan Klement is the EU Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation since February 2024 and the Special Advisor for the Iranian nuclear issue in the European External Action Service since 2016. He holds a Doctoral degree in International Law from the Institute of International Law and International Relations, University of Vienna, as well as a Doctoral degree in Physics from the Institute of Experimental Physics, also University of Vienna. Mr Klement is a native German speaker and fluent in English and French.
Stephan Klement
Special Envoy, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, European Union
Content by Stephan Klement
Commentary
European perspectives on the Non-Proliferation Treaty: European Union
Continuing our commentary series exploring European perspectives ahead of the 2026 NPT Review Conference, Stephan Klement sets out the European Union’s approach, reaffirming the Treaty’s central role while recognising the mounting pressures it faces. He underscores a growing emphasis on pragmatic steps alongside efforts to strengthen implementation, accountability, and bridge divides in a fractured geopolitical landscape.