Europe Needs a Security Council of Its Own
16 February 2026
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for building a “new form of European independence”, stressing that as the world changes, Europe must change with it. For eight decades, Europeans have relied on American protection in times of danger. Today, Europe must demonstrate that it can rely on itself. In an era of shifting alliances and unpredictability in Washington, Europeans must act together with unity and common purpose. Establishing a European Security Council would be a decisive step toward greater independence, deeper integration, and true responsibility for Europe’s own security.
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