Europe must run for a Defence Union: national leaders are stumbling at the start
May 14, 2026
Unite to prevent On the 9th of May, we celebrate Europe as a peace project, but the clouds of war are gathering again. Instead of waiting for war to unite us, we must unite to prevent war. Russia will not cease its imperialism unless it is stopped in Ukraine and will attack Europe if we are weak. Relying on the United States for protection is a dangerous gamble. But our militaries resemble bonsai trees: miniature, expensive and fragile. What we need is one solid oak to shelter us from the storm.