For the regular summit of her EU On 23-12, October 2025, any decisions were transferred to the new financial package to strengthen European defense, as not a single universal agreement was achieved in relation to the proposal for a wall of drones in the EU’s eastern wing, but also for the utilization of the EU but also the use of the EU.
After yesterday’s (1.10.25) EU EU Summit, European Council President Antonio Costa said that “European citizens are justifiably concerned about Russia’s increasingly challenging and reckless behavior. When Denmark, Poland or Estonia act against invasions into their airplanes, they protect our common borders and territories, those of the European Union. They have our full support because we are committed to dealing with common threats on all fronts, either conventional, hybrid or cyber-state, with a common purpose. In fact, this purpose has been clear since the beginning of the Russian war in Ukraine. And this purpose has a name: to build Europe of defense. “
He noted that “In the last three years, European allies have significantly increased their defense spending. Earlier this year, they agreed to increase their expenditure goals even further. To support this effort at European level, we have implemented the Safe average worth 150 billion euros. “
“In March, European leaders agreed on priority capabilities that our work on the safety of all Europeans should focus: Air and missile defense, artillery, unmanned aircraft and systems against unmanned aircraft, military mobility, military mobility.”
“Today, we went a step further. Salute The document of defining the field of implementation presented by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the High Representative, Kaja Kallas. Leaders widely supported the original emblematic priority projects that will enhance Europe’s safety, including the European Wall of unmanned aircraft and eastern side surveillance. This is a key step in our path to achieving a common defense readiness by 2030. It reflects the acute threat facing our east side today. At the same time, it is clear that Europe’s borders will only be safe if all Europe’s borders are safe, with a 360 -degree approach.
To build Europe of defense, we need effective political supervision and coordination to monitor how we are moving forward. Our defense ministers need to play an increased role – promote work between European Council meetings and attend milestones for progress.
Moving on to our discussions about Ukraine. Since February 24, 2022, the European Union has been steadily standing on the side of Ukraine and we are participating in all fronts to achieve a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine. A new package of sanctions is on the table aimed at revenue from oil, banks, cryptocurrencies and shadow fleet.
We also pave the way for Ukraine integration into the European Union. Ukraine has implemented EU integration reforms and the Commission has recognized this. Now it’s the turn of the EU to implement. Because enlargement is a process based on meritocracy. And because enlargement will make Europe stronger.
Finally, in terms of funding, theEuropean leaders today had a first debate on how to mobilize further funds for Ukraine. And the message is clear: Russia must understand that Ukraine partners, including its European partners, have the will and the means to continue to support it until a fair and constant peace is achieved..
This, then, was the issue of this informal meeting today – the preparation of decisions on the security of our continent: decisions on Europe of defense and decisions to enhance support for Ukraine. In two weeks, the European Commission will present the road map for the 2030 defense readiness and the European Council will meet again in three weeks – and this will be the time for decisions. ” The President of the European Council ended.
Mertz criticizes Orban of Hungary as the EU seeks unity in defense plans
According to Bloomberg, German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz attacked Victor Orban during a meeting of European Union leaders in Copenhagen on Wednesday, accusing the Hungarian prime minister of derailing his security debates.
The conflict took place during a debate on how the EU can be better defended against Russian threats and support Ukraine, according to people who know the exchange, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The controversy is the last sign of the EU’s frustration with Orban, who has vetoed to stop sanctions against Russia and opposes Ukraine’s integration into the EU. And this is the case as the block struggles to unite in plans to rebuild its defenses.
However, the committee’s proposal for the construction of a “wall from unmanned aircraft”, included as part of a recent proposal for the increase in EU military capabilities, was lukewarmed during Wednesday’s debate.
“Regardless of the kind of opportunities we can buy,” Danish Prime Minister Methe Fredericksen said. “They will continue to come to Europe.”
However, Fredericksen, who hosted the meeting, said she continues to support the broad concept.
“We fully agree that we need to invest much more in drones technology, in the treatment of drones,” he added, “but also in new technology and innovation.”
Italy and Spain have argued that the committee’s defense plans should help the entire Epirus to protect, in addition to strengthening the EU’s east side.
Otherwise, the EU defense will not be effective, Italian Prime Minister George Meloni warned on the way to the Summit.
European Council President Antonio Costa reiterated this rhetoric after the meeting.
“Europe’s borders will only be safe if all the borders of Europe are safe,” Costa said.
Leaders agreed to return to another summit in Brussels in two weeks, when the EU Executive Body is expected to present a roadmap to strengthen EU defense by 2030.
And on Thursday, EU leaders will meet with heads of state from other European countries, including Ukraine, for an extensive debate on military needs.
“When I look at Europe today, I think we are in the most difficult and dangerous situation since the end of World War II,” Fredericksen told reporters on the way to the summit.