European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must increase defense spending to compete with Russia.
Emese Grancsa
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Von der Leyen pointed to the significant discrepancy between Russia's defense spending of up to 9% of GDP and the EU's of just 1.9% of GDP. She drew attention to the serious threats facing Europe and stressed the need for a more ambitious approach to defense.
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Șefa Comisiei Europene cere ca UE să aloce mai mulți bani pentru apărare: "Nu avem timp de pierdut"
Preşedinta Comisiei Europene: "Rusia cheltuie până la 9% din PIB-ul său pentru apărare, iar Europa 1,9. Este ceva greșit"
Noua Comisie Europeană, în fața unor mari provocări. "Rusia cheltuieşte până la 9% din PIB în apărare. Europa, 1,9%"
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