The European Commission intends to present a plan for rearmament of Europe to EU member states on March 4.
Points of attention
- The European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen is set to present an emergency plan for the rearmament of Europe to EU member states on March 4.
- A substantial increase in defense spending is deemed necessary to establish lasting peace, with the focus on strengthening Europe's defense capabilities.
- The rearmament plan aims to enhance Europe's self-reliance and security, highlighting the importance of building peace through strength.
The EС will present an emergency plan for the rearmament of the EU
This was stated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels during a press conference.
I am intensively preparing the European Council, together with the President (of the European Council — ed.) Kostyuk. Tomorrow I will inform the member states by letter about the plan for rearmament of Europe. We need a massive surge in defense spending, no questions asked. We want a lasting peace, but a lasting peace can only be built on force.
Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission
Von der Leyen said that strength begins with strengthening Europe itself. This is the aim of the plan she will present to EU member states tomorrow.
We would like to remind you that on March 6, a meeting of the Special European Council will be held in Brussels, during which the heads of state and government of the EU countries will focus on two main issues — continuing military assistance to Ukraine and strengthening Europe's defense capabilities.
