As the European elections approach, Alexander Borum emphasizes the importance of voters considering the significance of collective security when casting their votes in early June. He highlights the urgent need for a strong stance in the European Union’s foreign and security policy in the face of uncertainty and conflict threatening European values and stability. Borum urges voters to make informed decisions that will ensure the stability and prosperity of the union, given the multitude of issues impacting the lives and future of EU citizens.
Reflecting on the European Union’s roots as a peace and economic development project, Borum acknowledges its successful history of cooperation and progress. He points to the current threats facing the EU, such as war encroaching on external borders, and stresses the need for EU voters to embrace collective security responsibilities with a sense of urgency. Borum emphasizes the importance of standing together as the EU faces challenges, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts and external pressures.
Borum discusses how European voters have grown complacent and disinterested in security policy and defense spending after decades of peace under the EU umbrella. He emphasizes the need for EU voters to collectively shoulder the responsibility for security and defense, even if it requires sacrifices. Borum argues that the EU must embrace collective security responsibilities to better position itself in the global landscape, especially as war returns to European soil and cracks emerge in alliances with other nations.
The author stresses the importance of security and defense as clear priorities in the European elections, advocating for strategic autonomy for Europe to protect itself, its values, and its interests. Borum calls for a future of credible deterrence, a balanced transatlantic partnership, and the ability to respond to critical threats with cohesive diplomacy and credible deterrence. He urges voters to elect lawmakers who will prioritize security needs and not shy away from necessary policies to safeguard the European dream of peace and prosperity for all citizens and global neighbors.
Borum concludes by emphasizing the need for a union that can navigate the turbulent seas of the future and protect the European dream of peace and prosperity for its people and global neighbors. He warns that without a vote in favor of security, progress and development may be jeopardized, highlighting the importance of EU citizens making informed decisions in the upcoming elections. Borum encourages engagement in the conversation by inviting individuals to submit pitches or submissions to Euronews to contribute to the dialogue on EU security and defense policies.
