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Editorial: La Vanguardia

  • The EU is considering large-scale rearmament due to the Russian threat and Donald Trump's strategic shift.
  • The EU's defensive structures are being re-evaluated in response to these threats.
  • The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has proposed a communal rearmament plan of 800,000 million euros.
  • This plan will require a significant effort and the contribution of funds from EU member countries.
  • European governments are considering their own initiatives to deal with this situation.
  • The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has committed to increasing Spain's defense spending to 2% of GDP.
  • A modernization of the Spanish armed forces and defense industry is required to overcome existing deficiencies.

Conclusion: All EU members must face new challenges and develop European defensive autonomy, while at the same time promoting European security and freedom.