EU warns of defense gaps, urges rearmament against Russia amid hybrid threats

The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has issued a warning about gaps in EU defense capabilities and called for increased rearmament efforts against Russia. A proposed action mechanism to counter Kremlin hybrid attacks has raised mistrust among member states, indicating internal friction over the approach. This signals a push for greater defense integration and spending, with implications for European security posture and defense markets.