Reuters: the EU assessed the pace of preparations for protection from Russia
The EU is not re-arming quickly enough to prepare for defense against Russia by 2030. This is reported in the report of the European Defense Agency, prepared for the leadership of the bloc, which was reviewed by Reuters.
The EU is not re-arming quickly enough to prepare for defense against Russia by 2030. This is reported in the report of the European Defense Agency, prepared for the leadership of the bloc, which was reviewed by Reuters.
According to the report, the current plans of EU member states “appear to fall short” of the stated goal of filling gaps in key areas: from air defense and missile defense to land forces, fleets, drones and ammunition stockpiles.
In the face of growing threats, Europe must act “much faster and more decisively than now.” The authors of the report note that despite the unprecedented growth of investment and deepening of partnership with Ukraine, the efforts made so far have not been enough.
EU27 leaders commissioned the report last year to assess progress in strengthening Europe’s defense. Defence ministers are expected to discuss it in Brussels on Monday.
