Leader of Poland, which holds the EU presidency, tells parliament that conflict and uncontrolled technological progress is creating challenges for blocTusk, a historian by training, also urged Europe to increase its defence spending:Some people think it’s extravagant or wrong to warn that we should spend up to 5% of GDP on our security. … But this is a time when Europe cannot afford to save on security.We spend 5% not on our own security, but also on the security of the whole of Europe. … If Europe is to survive, it needs to be armed.Do not ask what America can do for Europe and its security; ask what ourselves we can do for our security. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jan/22/olaf-scholz-emmanuel-macron-france-germany-europe-live
Author : Jakub Krupa
Publish date : 2025-01-22 12:24:00
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