War in Ukraine – Von der Leyen: Europe will need additional defense investment

THE Ursula von der Leyen after the end of the informal Summit in Versailles on the occasion of war in Ukrainemade statements and stressed that more spending is needed in the defense sector.

«This crisis has made us face our responsibilities in the face of a new reality. Firstly, it is our duty to continue to ensure a reliable, secure and affordable supply of energy to European consumers. “In the medium term, this means getting rid of our dependence on Russian fossil fuels.”

At the same time, he stressed that “in order to defend Europe we will need different forces and capabilities and significant additional defense investments write down. “By mid-May, we will undertake the mapping of investment gaps.”


Source: News Beast

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