Ursula Von der Leyen proposes a "drone zone" to protect Europe's borders in the context of the crisis in Ukraine and Russian threats.

In her speech on the state of the Union, Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the geopolitical challenges facing Europe, including the war in Ukraine and the crisis in Gaza. She emphasized the importance of financial support for the countries on Europe's eastern flank in the face of Russian threats, proposing the construction of a "drone shield" to protect the borders. Additionally, von der Leyen promised measures against Israel for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, suggested using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine, and dismissed Trump's threats regarding tariffs.