EU Not Ready to Defend Itself Alone: European Court of Auditors Warns of US Dependence and Military Gaps by 2030

A new report from the European Court of Auditors (ECA) reveals that despite a 79% increase in defense spending since 2020, the European Union still cannot guarantee its own security against a foreign invasion. Dependence on the United States, fragmented national military systems, and industrial bottlenecks are the main obstacles identified by auditors.