European Council President Charles Michel, in a statement reported by La Libre Belgique, has issued a stark warning, urging Europe to bolster its defense capabilities and transition to a war economy in response to the ongoing threat posed by Russia. Echoing Macron's statement from the previous week, Michel emphasized the importance of preparing for war to ensure peace, highlighting the necessity of a significant shift in defense spending and economic focus. This call to action comes two years after the start of the conflict, with Michel expressing concern that Russia's aggression will not stop at Ukraine. The European Union is facing its greatest security challenge since the Second World War, according to Michel, who stressed the need for adequate support for Ukraine to prevent further escalation. Additionally, the competition for electricity between social media and arms makers was highlighted, underscoring the challenges in stepping up to a war footing.
EU boss calls for ‘war economy’ The EU needs a ‘a radical and irreversible shift’ in defense spending, argues the bloc’s Council President Charles Michel https://t.co/PzlILmouYu https://t.co/3EnmSeqHl8
🇪🇺🇷🇺 If we want peace, we must prepare for war" European Council chief Charles Michel has urged Europe to prepare for war with Russia, which "will not stop at Ukraine." https://t.co/nnP26JBLVV
The European Union has faced the greatest security challenge since the Second World War. EU economy must switch to "war" mode - President of the European Council Charles Michel for La Libre Several quotes from his column: 🔷️"If we do not provide enough aid to Ukraine to stop… https://t.co/minUpGldt8
Europe will be able to produce necessary amount of ammunition https://t.co/zsfDgFZ24Y
“It can’t be so that we lose the war because we store too many cat videos". Social media competes w/arms makers for electricity... Europe must step up to a war footing, says leading ammunition group chief https://t.co/ketZGKD5BM via @ft
Charles Michel called on Europe to prepare for war with Russia “We must be well prepared from a defense point of view and move into a “war economy”.” https://t.co/ePNnoc2b7u
Europe must step up to a war footing, says leading ammunition group chief https://t.co/WxLSRb2Izo
#Europe must strengthen its defense capabilities and shift to a “war economy” mode in response to the threat posed by #Russia, European Council President Charles Michel says. https://t.co/MkCBTRqG3G
🚨BREAKING: EU COUNCIL - TO HAVE PEACE, WE MUST PREPARE FOR WAR WITH RUSSIA Echoing Macron's statement last week, European Council President Charles Michel: "If we do not get the EU's response right and do not give Ukraine enough support to stop Russia, we are next. We must… https://t.co/aHnLCkC8FW
⚡Charles Michel: ‘Europe must prepare for war.' If Europe wants to exist in peace, it must shift to a “war economy” mode and significantly bolster defense capabilities in the face of the threat posed by Russia, European Council President Charles Michel said on March 18.
Europe must strengthen its defense capabilities and shift to a "war economy" mode in response to the threat posed by Russia, European Council President Charles Michel said on Monday. https://t.co/G5b0YW1cO3
Europe needs to prepare for defense and move into war economy mode. This was stated by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, reports La Libre Belgique. According to the head of the European Council, two years after the start of the war, it became clear that… https://t.co/CHab6KHa26
Europe needs to prepare for defense and move into war economy, it’s clear that Russia won’t stop in Ukraine - head of the European Council https://t.co/zV8Tq73SEB