Belgium's Minister of Defence, Theo Franken
Belgium's Minister of Defence, Theo Franken, stated that Europe is unprepared for possible wars and hybrid threats due to a long-term priority on 'soft power'.
Coverage (4 sources)
- Head of the Belgian Ministry of Defense: Europe has nothing to respond to the war and hybrid threats — Ведомости
- Europe does not possess the necessary resources to conduct military operations or respond to various threats, because... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Head of Belgian Ministry of Defense on Europe's defense readiness: "We have nothing" — Вести
- Belgian Ministry of Defense: Europe is not ready for possible wars and hybrid attacks — Коммерсантъ