Denmark assumes the EU presidency – gives priority to security

The EU presidency is being taken today by Denmark, prioritizing the security of Epirus and in particular the implementation of the increase in defense costs decided at the recent NATO meeting. “It is clear that security is an absolute priority,” Danish Prime Minister Methe Fredericksen said in an interview with the Politiken newspaper published on Sunday. “Now we have a new goal for NATO, which has been adopted. Once NATO’s goal is set, the basics depend on EU policy, “he added. NATO member states formalized in late June their commitment to invest 5% of their GDP for security and defense by 2035, with at least 3.5% going for military spending. Spain described the target as “absurd” and called for flexibility. Denmark wants to proceed with the European plan presented in March and aims to strengthen the defense capabilities of EU countries through simplified processes […]
Source: News Beast

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