Sanna Marin Instagram – The Munich Security Conference 2025 is a wake-up call for Europe. The messages from the US political leadership at the conference were clear and grim: Europe can no longer rely on transatlantic value-based cooperation and support, and Europe will not be at the negotiating table where its future and security are decided. However, the future of Europe and Ukraine cannot be decided over us. The conclusion from the conference is also clear: Europe must take leadership in its own security and strengthen its capabilities in strategic issues. There is no time to waste. Many have commented on President Zelensky’s proposal for an European Joint Armed Forces as unrealistic. I think it is unrealistic not to strengthen our common defense. We can no longer rely that someone else will come to our aid, but we must be able to stand on our own two feet. This requires significant joint financial investments, but it is equally important to increase citizens’ understanding of the changed security environment and strengthen our will to defend our democracies, values and the rules-based international order. And most importantly, we must act now.
📸 Matthias Rüby and Daniel Reinhardt/MSC | Posted on 16/Feb/2025 12:32:53
