Von der Leyen Pitches European Security Council Against Trump, Putin

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed establishing a European Security Council to address growing geopolitical risks posed by the Trump administration and Russian aggression. The move reflects the EU's push for strategic autonomy and strengthened defense coordination amid heightened tensions in Europe.

Byte's take

Europe's betting on itself now—whether it can actually move faster than its 27 competing interests is another question.