Ursula von der LeyenMar 6, 2025, 11:43 AMBluesky

Von der Leyen calls for increased defence spending and stronger defence industrial capabilities

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Von der Leyen warns Europe faces a clear and present danger and calls for increased defence spending and stronger defence industrial capabilities.

Europe faces a clear and present danger. We must be able to defend ourselves and put Ukraine in a position of strength. ReArmEurope will boost defence spending, strengthen our defence industrial base and push the private sector to invest ↓ europa.eu/!HDGvdG

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