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Europe is confronting a reality it once hoped to avoid: preparing for war on its own soil. Following Russia\u2019s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, heightened pressure from the United States, and increasingly stark warnings from military leaders, the European Union is urgently reassessing its defense posture. For decades, the continent leaned heavily on diplomacy, economic cooperation, and NATO\u2019s transatlantic guarantees. Today, those pillars feel less certain, prompting a rapid and unprecedented mobilization of Europe\u2019s military, strategic, and industrial resources.<\/p>\n

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A Continent Under Pressure<\/h3>\n

Brussels, the EU\u2019s administrative heart, now resembles a city bracing for conflict. The urgency did not emerge overnight. Russia\u2019s aggression shattered long-standing assumptions about European security. Political signals from Washington have only accelerated the sense of immediacy: Europe must take responsibility for its defense.<\/p>\n

European leaders face a delicate balancing act\u2014deterring future aggression while maintaining political cohesion across 27 member states. In December, EU officials approved a \u20ac90 billion loan package to support Ukraine. At the same time, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at increasing Europe\u2019s long-term deterrence capacity, with ambitious goals targeting 2030.<\/p>\n

Stark rhetoric underscores the stakes. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned in early December that Russia was ready for combat if provoked, declaring that \u201cthere will be no one left to negotiate with.\u201d NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte echoed the concern, asserting that Europe could be Russia\u2019s next target, with a potential attack on NATO territory projected within five years. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius added urgency, suggesting Europe may have already experienced its \u201clast summer of peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Public Readiness vs. Political Urgency<\/h3>\n

While governments are moving decisively, public sentiment tells a different story. A recent Euronews poll asked nearly 10,000 Europeans if they would personally defend EU borders in the event of conflict. Only 19% said yes, 75% said no, and 8% were unsure. This stark contrast highlights a growing gap between state-level preparedness and citizen readiness.<\/p>\n

Concern is especially acute in countries closest to Russia. A YouGov poll found that Russian military pressure ranked among the top security threats in:<\/p>\n