She emphasized a commitment to bolstering support for border management and protection
Details were provided regarding the EU’s proposed long-term budget for the next seven years, which includes a tripling of investments in migration and border control Member states sharing a direct border with Russia and Belarus are slated to receive additional EU funding under the plan, reinforcing the principle that European borders are a shared responsibility
Beyond border security, von der Leyen highlighted proposals for a ten-fold increase in funding for military mobility, alongside a five-fold increase in defense investments She recalled the agreement of an €800 billion defense investment plan during the Polish presidency, scheduled for implementation by 2030 This plan aims to strengthen collective defense capabilities across the European Union
