WATCH: Ursula von der Leyen Arrives at NATO Summit in Ankara to Unveil Massive EU Defense Fund

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara to propose a revolutionary $100 billion joint European defense fund. The Breakdown The $100 Billion EU Defense Fund: Ursula von der Leyen outlined Brussels' radical plan to inject massive capital into joint European military procurement, integrating seamlessly with NATO frameworks. Aligning with the 5% Spending Mandate: The European Commission explicitly backed the high-stakes 5% GDP defense spending goals, forcing accelerated arms manufacturing across member states. Securing Supply Chain Autonomy: Von der Leyen detailed a centralized, cross-border initiative to safeguard critical raw materials and fast-track autonomous weapons tech directly to the front lines. The arrival of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara signals an unprecedented consolidation of economic and military policy across the Western alliance. By championing a structural t

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