Fight for Ukraine: help or resistance in the EU?

Fight for Ukraine: help or resistance in the EU?

The discussion about the increase in military aid for Ukraine has started on speed, whereby the position of the southern European countries is particularly questioned. According to Kleine Zeitung shows concerns about the financing of additional expenses for the defense and expresses the need, also increase your own defense spending. In addition, his Spanish colleague explained that Spain has already promised a military aid to a billion dollar without waiting for suggestions on the part of the EU and thus increasing the pressure on other EU countries faster.

On Tuesday there was a decisive meeting of the EU Foreign Minister in Brussels, in which the proposal to double military aid for Ukraine was discussed to 20 billion euros. The North and Eastern European countries support this proposal, but the rejection or restraint of southern European countries illustrates the different security interests within the EU. In particular, countries that are geographically closer to Russia are more sensitive in relation to these developments, such as SPIEGEL For example, Ireland and Malta have not yet known about the expenses required.

The debates not only shed light on geopolitical tensions, but also the financial and political real challenges of the EU countries, which have to find a uniform line in relation to military support for Ukraine. Austria's new Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger took part in this meeting for the first time and could beat a bridge between the different positions within the Union.