The European Union needs to prepare for a possible war and increase arms production, since due to the Russian-Ukrainian war and the Kremlin’s threats, threats to Europe are growing.
This was stated by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the air of the German radio station Deutschlandfunk, quoted by DW.
Preparing the European Union for war
— Anyone who speaks and acts like Putin does not want peace, but intends to continue, — she stated.
According to von der Leyen, consistent support for Ukraine and the simultaneous strengthening of its own defense capability are important.
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— If we are to maintain peace on our continent, then we need to invest in defence, — she stated.
As the head of the European Commission points out, “hybrid attacks” Russia, in particular, due to the recent removal of border markings on the border with Estonia in the Baltic Sea, the use of migrants as a tool of pressure on the European Union and attempts to split Europeans using social networks.
Job creation in Europe
Von der Leyen also points out that the European Union needs to develop the defense industry, which can have a positive impact on the EU economy:
An example of such influence is the proposal of Poland and Greece to create a joint air defense system.
— It's important that the billions we invest also create good jobs here in Europe — she explained.
She added that financing of measures to strengthen defense capabilities should be carried out using budgetary funds from contributions from EU member states.
