Capacitatea UE de a se apăra singură în fața unei invazii a Rusiei rămâne sub semnul întrebării. Patru mari probleme

The EU's ability to defend itself against a potential Russian invasion by 2030 is uncertain, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors. While the EU has improved its defense readiness since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, significant challenges remain, including reliance on the US and fragmented national defense systems. Analysts highlight the need for increased defense spending and rapid ammunition production to meet strategic autonomy goals. The report also notes that a majority of defense purchases by EU governments come from outside the bloc, particularly from the US. Ukraine has requested exemptions from EU procurement rules to acquire US-made Patriot missiles amid ongoing threats.