The vibes in Poland were intense this Monday as the defense ministers from Poland, Germany, France, Britain, and Italy—collectively known as the \"European Five\" or E5—came together to chat about some serious stuff: boosting Europe's arms industry and backing up Ukraine. 🇺🇦✨
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius didn't hold back, stating that 2025 is gonna be a game-changer for European security, no matter what goes down in the U.S. \"We have no time to waste when it comes to strengthening the European pillar of NATO,\" he emphasized. Talk about urgency! ⏰
France's Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu chimed in, highlighting that the meeting kick-started discussions on big topics like EU member states upping their defense spending to 2% of their GDP. \"Work has begun,\" he said. Let's get that bread! 💰
Not to be left out, the UK's Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard stressed the need for European countries to focus more on increasing defense budgets. It's like everyone's singing the same tune—and it's all about unity and strength. 🎶
For those keeping score, the E5 group is made up of the top defense spenders in NATO from Europe, and they're gearing up to make some major moves. With the world watching, especially with what's happening in Ukraine, this squad means business. 🌍🔥
(Cover: Boris Pistorius, German defense minister, speaks at the handover of the first RCH 155 wheeled howitzer as weapons aid for Ukraine, January 13, 2025. /CFP)
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