Friedrich Merz, the soon-to-be German Chancellor, and Manfred Weber, leader of the European People's Party (EPP), emphasized the need for the EU to become a military power with unified leadership in response to threats from Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. They highlighted the importance of a common defense and foreign policy, particularly due to Russia's aggression and the declining U.S. support for Ukraine. Critics, including the Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ), argue that this militarization threatens national sovereignty and democratic legitimacy. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)