Europe needs a war economy

Europe must develop a "war economy" to sustain Ukraine's defense and counter Russia without relying on U.S. security guarantees, according to an Al Jazeera opinion piece. The European Union has already mobilized significant financing—including a 90-billion-euro loan finalized in April—but internal divisions persist over sanctions scope and energy import restrictions. The article argues Europe should establish joint EU borrowing frameworks and expand defense investments as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks a settlement favorable to Moscow and threatens to withdraw support.