Europe is stepping up massively on defence. Today, we are moving forward with five major joint projects: drones, air defence, space, maritime security and our Eastern Flank. Five areas that are crucial to European security. And where we need to move fast. Together, we are https://t.co/53jYNFbvKi #EuropeanDefence #Security #Collaboration #EU #NATO
SOTEU 2026 🇪🇺 @vonderleyen Europe’s defence and strategic independence are at the centre of this year’s State of the Union. The Commission highlights stronger European defence, continued support for Ukraine, reduced strategic dependencies, global partnerships and protection of https://t.co/MWJroiHePf #SOTEU2026 #EuropeanDefence #UkraineSupport #EU #UA
I propose setting the EU budget at 2% of EU GDP per year. Using a rounded EU GDP of €20 trillion, that would mean about €400 billion annually and roughly €2.8 trillion over seven years. My priorities for such a budget would be European defence and security, long-term support https://t.co/JVaXpWA9mI #EUBudget #EuropeanDefence #EconomicGrowth #EU
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
