Europe's Defense Awakening: A New Era

Europe has responded to Russia’s conflict with Ukraine by enhancing its defense strategies and commitments. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need for continued innovation and funding. The upcoming summit in The Hague will focus on establishing new spending targets for NATO allies, marking a historic shift in defense policy.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-06-2025 17:45 IST | Created: 24-06-2025 17:45 IST
Europe's Defense Awakening: A New Era
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In response to Russia's war against Ukraine, Europe has embarked on a significant transformation in its defense strategies, as declared by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. She highlighted the need for the continent to persist in innovation and financial commitments to address these challenges.

The European security landscape is undergoing a profound tectonic shift, according to von der Leyen, who addressed the press prior to a pivotal two-day alliance summit in The Hague. She remarked that actions that seemed implausible just a year ago are now being realized.

Europe has awakened to the demands of defense strategies, and the forthcoming summit aims to set unprecedented new spending targets for NATO allies, signifying a historic evolution in defense policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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