EU Emergency Summit on Security for Ukraine

SOURCE www.npr.org
EU leaders gather in Brussels for emergency summit to bolster security for Ukraine amid questions about US support; package of proposals presented to raise defense spending and ensure Europe can protect itself and Ukraine; calls for a 'war economy' in Europe to secure its future

Key Points

  • European leaders gathering in Brussels for emergency summit
  • Proposals presented to raise defense spending by 800 billion euros
  • Calls for a 'war economy' in Europe to ensure security

Pros

  • Efforts to bolster security for Ukraine
  • Proposals to raise defense spending across the EU
  • Calls for Europe to be able to protect itself

Cons

  • Questions about US support for Ukraine
  • Opposition from some EU leaders like Orban and Fico