Von der Leyen
European Union
Statement summary
Von der Leyen urges Europe to bring its mutual defence clause to life
Von der Leyen urges Europe to bring its mutual defence clause to life and insists Europe must be collectively ready.
Source excerpt
A strong Europe steps up, takes on its responsibility. And bring its mutual defence clause to life. This is Europe’s meaning. But this commitment only carries weight if it is built on trust and capability. This is why we must be collectively ready. Speech at #MSC2026 link.europa.eu/fRqgwg