EU Commission president to present roadmap for strengthening EU defence preparedness on 19 March

Published on March 25, 2025

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will present the new Readiness 2030 roadmap to the College of European Commissioners and journalists on Wednesday 19 March. The roadmap outlines plans to enhance the EU's combat readiness and defence capabilities by 2030.

Source: Von der Leyen speaking at the Royal Danish Military Academy in Copenhagen on 18 March, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The Readiness 2030 roadmap includes plans for the European Union to rearm and build defence capabilities for credible deterrence starting in 2030, von der Leyen said.

"And tomorrow we will present a roadmap for Readiness 2030," the European Commission president announced.

"By 2030, Europe must have a strong European defence posture. 'Readiness 2030' means to have re-armed and developed the capabilities to have credible deterrence. 'Readiness 2030' means to have a defence industrial base that is a strategic advantage," she explained.

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