European Centrist Leaders Back Ukraine and Push for Defense Reforms

Paris summit concludes with commitments to EU integration for Ukraine, increased defense spending, and using frozen Russian assets for reconstruction.

A summit of centrist European leaders in Paris resulted in a declaration supporting Ukraine's accelerated EU membership process and financial aid using frozen Russian assets.
Participants agreed to explore legal mechanisms to utilize over €200 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts.
Leaders committed to increasing national defense spending to 3% of GDP and discussed expanding France's nuclear deterrence to other European nations.
The summit emphasized countering reactionary forces and strengthening liberal democratic values across Europe.
Plans were announced for a follow-up summit in June 2025 in Brussels, with expanded participation from countries like Canada and the UK.