Overview

• The 27 EU heads of state opened a two-day summit in Copenhagen focused on defense after unidentified drones forced Danish airport closures, with authorities accusing Russia although formal attribution remains unproven.
• Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will prioritize four projects: space defense, reinforcing the eastern flank, missile defense, and building an EU anti‑drone wall.
• The European Commission has made €150 billion in fully subscribed loans available, including about €100 billion for frontline states, and will return with a detailed plan by the end of October.
• Security around the summit includes thousands of police, allied military reinforcements from several European countries and Ukraine, and US‑supplied counter‑drone equipment.
• Leaders are also discussing long‑term support for Ukraine, including better use of frozen Russian assets and ways to advance accession talks despite Hungary’s veto, as Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen calls for a very strong response to hybrid threats.