Ursula von der Leyen's creation of a defense commissioner position amid an aggressive Russia highlights Europe's defense shortcomings and its dependence on the U.S. for military needs.
Analysts express concern that the new defense commissioner's role is ill-defined and underfunded, questioning Europe's commitment to self-defense despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Mr. Kubilius is expected to act more as a commissioner for the European arms industry, focusing on fostering cooperation among member states regarding standardized production and procurement.
Thierry Breton's estimates suggest that the European defense budget needs to increase significantly to about 100 billion euros annually, signaling urgent funding requirements across the continent.
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