In the face of expanding threats, von der Leyen announces the mobilisation of EUR 800 billion for the defence industry. This is to let the European Union to increase its defence readiness and to defend its territory 'every centimeter'. Von der Leyen emphasises that Europe must be more independent and more secure.
The 2030 Gothship initiative is simply a concrete strategy to enable the European Union to accomplish this objective. Its nonsubjective is to keep gaps in associate States' defence capabilities, accelerate procedures and mobilise €800 billion for defence industry. This is to guarantee the defence of “every centimeter of the European Union”.
In 2022, the European Union took "strong steps" towards energy safety and defence preparedness. Von der Leyen firmly states that Europe must prove to its allies and opponents, and above all to itself that it is ready and able to defend itself.
One of the main objectives of the European Union is to preserve peace and freedom in Europe. Von der Leyen openly admits that we are surviving in very dangerous times, but assures us that we are not going inevitably towards the 3rd planet War. In the face of an increasingly hostile world, the Union must take "any action" to guarantee the continuation of its democracy, prosperity and peace.
Russia is seen as a major threat to Europe's security. Von der Leyen draws attention to the increasing hazard of incidents from Russia, which confirm her further ambitions. A regular problem in regions bordering Russia is GPS interference, which besides applies to air traffic on the Black Sea. The European Union is taking this issue seriously, as are all another Russian hybrid attacks and cyber attacks on the Union.
In the face of these threats, von der Leyen stresses that the only way to accomplish safety and stableness in Europe is by "strong and credible deterrence". The European Union must step up its defence efforts and be more independent and independent on safety issues.
According to statistics, since 2014, the European Union's defence budget has increased by more than 50%. In 2022, the European Union spent more than EUR 200 billion for defence purposes. This allowed the European Union to increase its defence readiness and to increase the safety of its citizens.
In conclusion, the European Union faces crucial safety challenges. Von der Leyen stresses that Europe must be more independent and independent on safety issues. This requires increased defence efforts and investment in the defence industry. The European Union must besides step up its diplomatic efforts and partnerships with another countries to guarantee safety and stableness in Europe.
