In response to geopolitical pressures, especially from Russia and shifting U.S. policies under President Trump, the EU is prioritizing a significant increase in military capabilities. Leaders are pushing to unlock €800 billion for defense spending and consider enhancements like expanding France's nuclear deterrent. This marks a notable shift for a bloc historically focused on peace. Analysts highlight the EU's need to adapt to a more aggressive global stance while acknowledging internal challenges in coordinating such a military build-up.
"The future of Europe must not be decided in Washington or Moscow."
"The E.U. was built for peacetime; there was no need for speed but rather this kind of slow, careful construction of shared interests and identities."
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