Europe's Security and Sovereignty in a Hostile World Ursula von der Leyen's State of the European Union address in Strasbourg marked a turning point for the EU as it faces an increasingly hostile global landscape.
The EU chief's call for a "European Security Council" recognizes that traditional alliances and institutions are no longer sufficient to safeguard Europe's interests.
The EU is dealing with a world where territorial wars rage on its continent, industrial capacities are being contested globally, and narratives are being manipulated to undermine European unity.