Europe Must Urgently Rearm, Eu's Von Der Leyen Says
Europe urgently needs to rearm and member states must be given the fiscal space to carry out a surge in defence spending. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that after a long time of underinvestment, it is now of utmost importance to step up the defence investment for a prolonged period of time. The need for Europe to demonstrate its ability to defend democracy was also emphasized by von der Leyen.
- This call to arms highlights the complex geopolitics surrounding Europe's security posture, with the continent facing off against a resurgent Russia and grappling with the implications of China's growing military presence.
- How will the differing national interests and priorities of EU member states shape the development of a coordinated European defence strategy?