EU will propose a new security architecture with allies to counter rising defence threats amid doubts over Trump’s commitment to NATO. Commission President von der Leyen will outline a European Security Council in Strasbourg on Wednesday. The draft would establish an emergency security protocol that, if triggered by a member state, convenes all members to coordinate a European response, and create a new security format to cooperate with partners including Ukraine, the UK, Norway and Canada.

2026-09-16

EU will propose a new security architecture with allies to counter rising defence threats amid doubts over Trump’s commitment to NATO. Commission President von der Leyen will outline a European Security Council in Strasbourg on Wednesday. The draft would establish an emergency security protocol that, if triggered by a member state, convenes all members to coordinate a European response, and create a new security format to cooperate with partners including Ukraine, the UK, Norway and Canada.