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EU chief diplomat taps ex-political, military leaders for defense group
politico.eu • • world
Key Points:
- EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas announced the creation of a high-level group of former political and military leaders to explore how the EU can enhance its defense amid shifting U.S. involvement.
- The group, launching next week, will include prominent figures from the EU, the UK, and Ukraine, and aims to provide insights beyond institutional constraints.
- Kallas emphasized that NATO remains central to European security but highlighted the need for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense.
- The group will focus on leveraging Europe's unique strengths and Ukraine's operational experience to rethink conventional defense strategies, rather than replicating U.S. capabilities.
- Specific members of the group have not been disclosed by Kallas' spokesperson.
