Ukraine
Europe needs to learn to stand on its own feet. This requires not just defense spending but also the necessary expertise—such as stronger cybersecurity and resilience. A new Blue Card could be part of the solution.
At the summit, European leaders discussed Europe’s security and support for Ukraine.The key takeaway: Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security and continue to provide strong support to Ukraine.
The European Commission has presented its work program for 2025 in Parliament. I explained in my plenary speech why that is not enough:
