Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that the development of the defense industry will be a priority of Denmark's EU presidency, starting July 1

Mette Frederiksen underlined the importance of developing the European defense industry as a priority during Denmark's presidency of the European Union. She emphasized the need to produce armaments faster to deter Russian aggression, which is responsible for tensions and cyber attacks. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also backed a significant increase in defense spending, reaffirming commitment to NATO security and support for Denmark in the face of US aspirations over Greenland.