Nato
Donald Trump shows once again the risks of Europe’s dependence on the United States for its security. More than ever, Europe now needs closer cooperation and a genuine European Defence Union.
Europe is investing billions in defence, but far too often, we invest separately instead of together. That makes us slower, drives up costs, and ultimately leaves us less secure. That is why, I am calling on member states to finally take decisive steps toward a European Defence Union together with colleagues from across party lines in the European Parliament.
Russlands hybride Angriffe im Ostseeraum zeigen, wie wichtig der Schutz unserer maritimen Infrastruktur ist. Am Freitag war ich mit Ole Krüger beim Ocean Technology Campus in Rostock, um mich über aktuelle Ideen und Lösungsansätze zu informieren.
The NATO summit agenda in The Hague seems tailored to please Trump. It risks becoming a live re-enactment of The Emperor’s New Clothes. What we need is security, not show.
In der letzten Woche habe ich in Rostock den Stab Commander Task Force (CTF) Baltic der Marine besucht. Warum dieser gerade angesichts der Präsenz der russischen Schattenflotte in der Ostsee immer wichtiger wird, erfahrt ihr hier.