Afghanistan, March 3 -- Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized that European countries must urgently allocate more financial resources for military expenses. She stated that these nations must show the U.S. their readiness to defend democracy.
Von der Leyen announced her plan to present a "comprehensive program" at an upcoming European Union summit on Thursday, March 6. She stressed the need for Europe to make a significant leap in defense investments.
She acknowledged that European countries had invested less in military spending for a long time, but now, increasing defense budgets is essential for the security of the European Union.
Von der Leyen also highlighted the importance of providing security guar...