Strasbourg, March 12, 2025 – The European Parliament has today adopted a historic resolution on the White Paper on the Future of European Defense. The document emphasizes the need for Europe’s strategic autonomy, reducing dependence on third countries, and strengthening defense cooperation within the EU.
The resolution responds to current security challenges and explicitly identifies Russia and its allies – Belarus, China, North Korea, and Iran – as the greatest threats to the security of the EU and its partners. “We must strengthen our support for Ukraine, expand our defense capabilities, and ensure that Europe is not dependent on the whims of the United States or other powers. There is talk of hundreds of billions for defense, but without a clear plan, these are just empty words. We don’t need more declarations or summits – we need real investments that match the €15 trillion strength of the European economy. Now is the time to show authoritarians around the world that Europe doesn’t just talk – it acts. And we must act now – every day we lose is paid for with Ukrainian blood,” says Gregorová.
“Wars today are not fought only with tanks and missiles but also through disinformation, cyberattacks, and sabotage. I am glad that this resolution clearly states: we must also defend ourselves in the digital space. If we want to protect not only our borders but also our democracy, we need a unified European approach to countering hybrid threats – from cybersecurity to uncovering election manipulation,” warns Gregorová.
As part of the resolution, the European Parliament calls for the swift implementation of the “ReArm Europe” plan, which should ensure long-term investments in the European defense industry and strategic technologies. “If we don’t invest in defense now, we will pay much more in the future – and not just financially. Unpreparedness for the worst-case scenarios would cost us incomparably more than decisive and timely action. We need a clear plan, concrete funding, and real investments; otherwise, we risk not only our security but also our economic stability,” says Gregorová.
“If we are to have real defense capabilities, we must also invest in European arms production and modern military technologies. If we want to protect Europe, we must produce European weapons and send a clear signal to arms manufacturers and investors that this is a long-term commitment by our states,” Gregorová concludes.
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