The White Paper's ambitions, the citizen's’ calls for greater unity and security, all point towards a singular truth: to truly safeguard peace and security. The EU must take a big step towards a truly united Union, to forge a defence capable of meeting the challenges of our time.

The EU bubble serves as a powerful example of what can be accomplished through international cooperation.

While there is hope that Syria may have a chance to pursue a future of peace, stability, and security, the country faces crucial challenges.

We have lost truth because we have lost our ability to reason. We accelerate when we need to slow down, dominate when we need to cooperate.