Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative, emphasized the need for Europe to rearm and strengthen defense capabilities, particularly in light of shifting military aid dynamics, such as the U.S. suspension of support to Ukraine. She indicated that the EU would utilize all resources available, including adapting fiscal rules and mobilizing the EU budget, to reinforce defense strategies. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot echoed this sentiment, stressing the need for rapid increases in EU defense spending. The European Commission's ReArm Europe plan aims to establish a roadmap towards a more secure Europe, balancing defense investment with societal well-being.
Kallas stated that the EU must rearm, reequip, and mobilize its budget, utilizing all available means to prepare for Europe's defense and support Ukraine.
Prevot emphasized the urgency for the EU to bolster defense spending and support Ukraine following the U.S. suspension of military aid, highlighting the need for strategic autonomy.
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