EU Commission warns: Russia could continue to attack until 2030!

EU Commission warns: Russia could continue to attack until 2030!

The European Union is facing a decisive shift in its defense policy. The European Commission has presented a new strategy paper that prepares member states for the serious possibility of a full-scale war with Russia. These alarming findings come from a white paper on European defense launched by Ursula von der Leyen. “History will not forgive us for inaction,” the commission warns, highlighting that Russia may expand its territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine by 2030. This new urgency is reinforced by the increasingly uncertain international environment, especially after the US under Donald Trump signaled that it sees itself less as a guarantor of peace in Europe oe24 reported.

To counter the threat from aggressive actors, the White Paper calls for the EU to urgently strengthen its military capabilities in seven key areas. These include air defense, missile defense and the joint procurement of armaments. This strategy is also considered efficient in reducing costs and optimizing cooperation among national armed forces. Potential investments totaling 800 billion euros are being discussed, which are to be financed, among other things, through EU loans and a relaxation of debt rules. Particular attention will be paid to military support for Ukraine, which remains under pressure, as daily news points out.

Strategic joint arms projects

An indispensable part of the new defense strategy is the focus on community projects. The aim is to buy fewer weapon systems in large quantities in order to both reduce costs and operate more efficiently. The EU states must cooperate and procure at least 40 percent of their military equipment together in order to send clearer signals to the arms industry. The Commission expects that such measures will not only accelerate rearmament, but also strengthen Europe's military independence. “We cannot afford to be pushed back and forth by history, we must act now immediately,” says von der Leyen and calls for joint action by member states in the coming years.