The Globalist Nato’s defence ministers meet as the European Commission prepares to unveil its defence roadmap
Oct 16, 2025
Dr. Marion Messmer discusses the EU's Defence Roadmap, focusing on air and space threats and the political challenges of coordinating defence policy. Michel Rose examines the implications of France's pension reforms and the parliamentary tensions it creates. Janelle Aldred summarizes media reactions to global issues, including U.S. policies and the environmental fallout from a fireworks stunt in China. Patrick Sanmichel shares insights on Japan's vibrant music scene and trends, highlighting influential artists and the booming live-music arena.
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EU Roadmap Prioritises Industry And Air Defence
- The EU's Defence Roadmap focuses on coordinating member states to invest in air, drone and space defence rather than creating a joint military force.
- Marion Messmer argues this strengthens European industry and reduces reliance on US defence suppliers.
Directive Targets Risk Political Pushback
- The Commission seeks directive targets like 40% cooperative procurement to drive joint procurement across member states.
- Some states, like Sweden, prefer flexible frameworks focused on outputs rather than prescriptive timelines.
Air Defence Answers Multiple Regional Threats
- Strengthening general air-defence capabilities serves both eastern and southern threat perceptions across EU states.
- Marion Messmer says improving overall air defence helps against missiles, drones and space threats regardless of threat direction.