Europe needs to strengthen its military now more than ever! European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged European countries to increase defense spending and prepare to defend democracy.
After a crucial meeting in London about supporting Ukraine, von der Leyen warned that Europe had been underinvesting in its military for too long. She stressed that governments must have the financial flexibility to boost defense budgets.
Her statement comes as US President Donald Trump reshapes US policy on Ukraine, creating uncertainty about American support. Reports suggest a tense exchange in the White House last week between Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Vice President JD Vance.
With war in Ukraine still raging, von der Leyen insists that Europe must not only strengthen its military but also prove to the US that it is ready to stand up for democracy.
