With defence spending set to match the US in the next decade, we cannot continue with 27 separate armies duplicating efforts—Europe needs to act together, with a truly integrated European defence that potects its people. #NATOsummit #EuropeanDefence #NATOSummit #MilitaryIntegration #EU #US
NATO 3.0 can only be built with a European Defence Union Since last year, non-US allies have increased their defence spending by 139 billion USD. Several will reach their 3,5% targets ahead of schedule, but as the Secretary General of NATO said on June 25: ‘’Russia is not afraid https://t.co/a46ljKg8yW #NATO #EuropeanDefence #Russia #EU #US #RU
Doorstep @EUdefence It’s the European Defence Summit. All European defence ministers are gathering today in Nicosia. What’s on the agenda? 🚢 A European approach to the Russian shadow fleet. Europe will have the opportunity to negotiate with the flag states that are aiding https://t.co/EXNgQWejdc #EuropeanDefence #NicosiaSummit #RussianShadowFleet #EU #CY #RU
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius is advocating for a treaty-backed European Defence Union that would integrate the EU, Britain, Norway, and Ukraine to enhance Europe’s military capabilities independently of the US, amid growing concerns over external threats and uncertain American commitment to NATO. #EuropeanDefence #Geopolitics #MilitaryIntegration #PL #GB #NO #UA #FR #GR #US #RU #IR #CN #EE
The article discusses Europe's need to establish a more self-reliant defense strategy in light of uncertain U.S. support, particularly under Donald Trump, emphasizing the potential for effective coalitions among member states to address the threat from Russia, despite existing economic, political, and military disparities. #EuropeanDefence #NATO #Coalitions
