Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Europe can act decisively
Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
07.03.2025
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that yesterday's European Council and various individual steps taken by countries to support Ukraine and boost their defence capabilities show that at a critical moment, Europe can take crucial and quick decisions.
"The European Union member states supporting the European Commission's proposals for a budget rules easing mechanism is welcome because it gives countries the necessary freedom to quickly raise defence spending and allows Estonia to meet the defence spending level necessary for filling capability gaps, which is 5% of GDP," Tsahkna said. "Europe is taking security challenges seriously and is ready to act decisively. I hope that all EU member states take this opportunity to increase their contribution to our shared security."
"Russia is a persistent and the most serious security threat to Europe and this is why all decisions taken to boost Europe's defence capabilities directly contribute to ensuring the security of Estonia and Europe," Tsahkna said.
The foreign minister said it was significant that Norway yesterday decided to double the sum it has allocated in support of Ukraine and contribute more than €7 billion this year. Additional aid packages are being prepared by other countries. Several countries are also discussing an increase in defence spending.
"All this proves that Europe is moving in the right direction, making important decisions for helping Ukraine and boosting its defence capabilities," Tsahkna said.
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