Call to unveil the secret project from Spain to the EU: The time has come.

02.03.2025 18:00

Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated that the whole of Europe is under threat and emphasized that the time has come to implement the European Union's common defense project.

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Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated in an interview published today in Spain's El Pais newspaper that all of Europe is under threat.

"IT'S TIME TO IMPLEMENT THE COMMON DEFENSE PROJECT"

Albares, who noted that "the threat is directed at Europe, not at a specific country. Therefore, the response must also be specific to Europe," emphasized that the time has come for the European Union (EU) to implement its common defense project.

"WE MUST TAKE ACTION"

Albares, who shared the view that "we cannot produce theories forever, we must take action," stated that the issue of financing for the EU's common defense project should also be specific to Europe, noting that "there are different paths worth exploring."

"WE MUST ENSURE OUR SECURITY"

Jose Manuel Albares pointed out that each country cannot take on the proposed increase in defense spending at the same level in their national budgets, and that there should be a certain percentage of reciprocity in terms of defense and security. The Spanish Minister stated, "Europe is more necessary than ever. Now is Europe's time. We must take action to ensure our security, the defense component, the competitiveness of our companies, and the defense of the single market."

"UKRAINE IS NOT ALONE"

On the other hand, in response to a question about the verbal exchange that took place between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump at the White House, Albares replied: "Spain supports Ukraine and President Zelensky. The people of Ukraine can rely on Spain's support. They are not alone. We are by their side."