title: European Defense Report: More European, More Connected, More Capable. Building the European Armed Forces of the Future
abstract: Europeans must take greater responsibility for their security," the European Council conclusions from December 2016 emphasize. This is true, and it is also an understatement. We have a significantly more threatening security environment than a few short years ago. European military capabilities are depleted. Our most powerful ally is looking to reduce its involvement in European security, and European citizens expect more robust security and defense. It is obvious: now is the moment to develop E