EU's von der Leyen: 'Europe’s security is at a turning point'

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Mon, February 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM UTC

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(L-R) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and EU Council President Antonio Costa talk on the sidelines of the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC). Sierakowski Frederic/European Union/dpa

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa are to take part in an emergency summit on Ukraine on Monday in Paris.

"Europe’s security is at a turning point," von der Leyen wrote on X, after arriving in Paris.

"Yes, it is about Ukraine — but it is also about us. We need an urgency mindset. We need a surge in defense. And we need both of them now."

"This is the beginning of a process, that will continue with the involvement of all the partners committed to peace and security in Europe," Costa posted on X.

"The European Union and its Member States will play a central role in this process," he added.