EU defense: Leaders said to explore a potential 'coalition of the willing'

President Klaus Iohannis said on Monday that defence spending must be increased, and Romania set a good example, reaching 2.5% of GDP. “Romania does not accept discussions that there should be a separate European defense or parallel to what we are doing in...

EU defense: Leaders said to explore a potential 'coalition of the willing'

EU leaders are convening in Brussels to discuss ways to boost defense spending and capabilities.

EU leaders convene in Brussels to discuss ways to enhance European defense

Other key discussion priorities include financing European defense, strengthening partnerships with NATO, non-EU European allies - Anadolu Ajansı

EU leaders will meet in Brussels today for an informal summit focused on the future of European defence. They will discuss strengthening defence capabilities, funding and partnerships, including with the US after the return of Donald Trump.

09:28 We must quickly take more responsibility for our own European defence, including financially. That core message from the 27 EU leaders in cooperation with European and NATO partners continues to resonate...

The informal meeting of the members of the European Council held in Brussels focused on European defense, with discussions focusing on three main issues: defense capabilities, financing and cooperation. Brussels - Correspondence: George Syriopoulos European leaders agreed on the need to strengthen the European defense industry and increase defense spending, and underlined the importance of cooperation between the EU and NATO to ensure security i…