What Happened
Defending Europe Requires Joint Defence Efforts
The recent abandonment of plans for a Franco-German fighter jet has sent a disastrous signal for Europe’s defence efforts. The continent’s leaders are grappling with a volatile world and the need to strengthen Europe’s defences, but the goal of greater autonomy requires far better coordination of resources and cooperation between national defence industries. As reported by The Guardian, the EU has begun to emerge with a structure of coordination in Brussels, including the European Defence Industrial Strategy and the Security Action for Europe mechanism, but more needs to be done to build on this platform.