LIVE | EU Faces Crisis: Von der Leyen Calls for Defence Surge After Trump’s Warning| Times Now World

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged EU member states to ramp up defence spending, warning that Europe can no longer rely solely on U.S. protection following mounting pressure from Donald Trump. Speaking at the European Parliament, von der Leyen unveiled a bold €800 billion defence plan aimed at strengthening Europe’s military capabilities, calling it a “moment for peace through strength.” She emphasized that Putin’s actions have shattered past illusions of security and that Europe must urgently close its defence gap to counter Russia’s growing military dominance. Von der Leyen’s call follows Trump’s repeated warnings that NATO allies must increase their contributions or risk reduced U.S. support.
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