Politics Local January 22, 2025

EU Responds to Trump's Defense Spending Call

European Union foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, confirmed that the bloc must respond to US President Donald Trump's calls for increased defense spending.


EU Responds to Trump's Defense Spending Call

Global leaders are focusing their attention on the problem of arms control - this issue is being raised by President Donald Trump. Kay Bailey Hutchison, responsible for NATO affairs, stated in a statement that the response to Trump's call to increase arms spending should be addressed. "We must increase the volume of our arms financing to ensure our safety. Security issues relate to each of us and require action," Hutchison said.

The introduction of new arms control measures, in Hutchison's opinion, is an important step towards ensuring the security of the Euro-Atlantic area in the future. Hutchison expressed hope for an increase in dialogue among member countries on this issue to find the best solution.

Trump, highlighting the attention of the global community to the arms control problem, is beginning to advocate for increased budget spending on arms, inviting other countries to do the same. Hutchison emphasized that security issues concern every state, and cooperation and agreements are necessary to ensure future stability and peace.