Overview
- Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares called for the European Union to move toward a joint military capability as a deterrent.
- Albares outlined a two‑step pathway that starts with integrating Europe’s defense industry and pooling tangible assets, followed by a coalition of willing states.
- He stressed the initiative would not replace NATO, arguing a collective effort would be more efficient than 27 separate national armies.
- EU leaders are proceeding with an emergency meeting in Brussels to coordinate a joint response to President Trump’s statements about acquiring Greenland, despite his softer tone after talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte.
- Spanish officials said their stance is unchanged while welcoming that a channel for dialogue may be opening within the NATO framework.