Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the European Union should allocate at least €100 billion for defence. He also called for the creation of a common air defence system.
This was reported by Bloomberg.
"A lot of money spent well and wisely on Europe's security will keep war away from Europe's borders for a long time. Perhaps forever," the Polish prime minister said.
Tusk called for an increase in defence spending. According to him, the region needs to spend the coming years on increasing military readiness sufficient to be a deterrent against potential adversaries.
The politician also called on the EU to create a common air defence system and strengthen the external border.
Tusk's statements were echoed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who also spoke at the Katowice economic conference. She said that the EU should "rebuild, replenish and transform" its forces and supported Tusk's call for a common air defence system.