Il capo dell’UE afferma che i paesi membri devono utilizzare un nuovo prestito di difesa per acquistare europei, non americani

Full story here – https://apnews.com/article/eu-defense-spending-us-ukraine-8cbd54ba81c086aa8e47ea3a0971febb

Seems obvious, it’s tragic that it’s not for some people.

… Can someone *please* teach journalists the EU leaders titles? It’s one thing to not get the HR/VP right, but “EU chief”, are you kidding me?

Well, that makes sense.

Please buy Canadian too! we could use the help!!

The Dutch pilot just rejected the plan. That’s honestly really disappointing.

Damn straight. Maybe you could throw a little business Canada’s way too, if you find we have something you don’t make or whatever.

“EU chief” lamo

Sure Trump didn’t expect that when he said to raise NATO spending to 5%… oh well!

Let’s learn from our past mistakes. Relying on ‘friendly’ countries for essential resources has proven to be unreliable and short-sighted. We must prioritize the EU’s self-sufficiency and internal market to strengthen our union and insulate ourselves from geopolitical shifts.

It’s not about turning our backs on international trade or allies, but rather focusing on our collective strength and strategic autonomy. The EU is more than just a political and economic entity; it’s our shared future. Here’s why we must put the EU first:

1. **Trust and Dependability**: We cannot predict the future of international relations, but we can control our own. By prioritizing EU members, we invest in reliable and enduring partnerships.

2. **Strength in Unity**: A strong EU is in everyone’s interest. By focusing on our collective growth and integration, we become a more formidable force on the global stage.

3. **Strategic Autonomy**: Sovereignty in areas such as defense, military investments, and strategic resources should be an EU priority. This doesn’t preclude cooperation with allies, but our first line of defense should be a robust and united EU.

4. **Incentivizing EU Membership**: By prioritizing the EU, we create a compelling case for neighboring countries to join, rather than leave. This can strengthen our union and expand our collective influence.

5. **Relations with Non-EU Countries**: Countries like the UK, Switzerland, Norway and Turkey are not part of the EU and do not deserve EU strategic investment unless there’s a specified, mutually beneficial partnership. We can engage in business and cooperate on shared interests, but we should never rely on them for our critical needs. They are our allies for the moment, but they are not us. We must always remember: EU first.

Let’s be clear: ‘Europe’ and ‘the EU’ are not interchangeable terms. The EU is a political and economic choice, one that we’ve made together. ‘Europe’ encompasses many nations, but the EU is our shared project, and it’s worth fighting for.

Engaging with non-EU countries can be beneficial, but we must do so with a clear understanding of our priorities and theirs. We should cooperate when it’s in our mutual interest, but never at the expense of our union’s strength and autonomy. Our collective future depends on a strong, united EU, and that’s worth prioritizing above all else.

Good

I support this

Meanwhile I’m pretty sure Orbán is already preparing to announce some huge US military equipment deal as part of an attempt to weasel out from under Trump’s tariffs…

Need a unified command and share tech with trustworthy countries as well as redevelopment plans in deprived areas so they don’t vote for parties like reform or afd as an alternative, we also need renewable energy for energy security

I smell a federation in the next 5 years

Beretta, Glock, FN, Walther, B&T (neutral) – giddy up

This is the way.

Especially when Americans keep control of the equipment they sell you, and have proven to be so unreliable

Bunch of losers.

And don’t buy swiss

YES, YES!