EU chief calls for defense ‘surge’, says ‘time of illusions’ over

DefenceTalkEU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for a “surge” in European defense spending, as the 27-nation bloc faces an aggressive Russia and faltering US support. Addressing lawmakers in Strasbourg, von der Leyen said Europe’s security order was “being shaken,” suggesting the continent could no longer rely on “America’s full protection”. “The time […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eu-chief-calls-for-defense-surge-says-time-