The EU Commission, represented by Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, emphasizes the need for cooperation with the incoming Trump administration on security and defense while aiming to reduce the EU's long-term dependence on external suppliers. A significant overhaul of Europe's defense industry is necessary, with a focus on sourcing components domestically. There are ongoing negotiations regarding the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to ensure that a majority of components come from within the EU, despite differing views among member states. A position paper from 28 European defense companies advocates for EU funding to prioritize domestic production. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)