https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-fleshes-out-carney-s-vision-to-paint-europe-as-leader-of-world-s-middle-powersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-fleshes-out-carney-s-vision-to-paint-europe-as-leader-of-world-s-middle-powershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-fleshes-out-carney-s-vision-to-paint-europe-as-leader-of-world-s-middle-powers#u75831Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:35:51 +0000European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is calling for the creation of a European Security Council as part of a new defense strategy. This mechanism aims to coordinate responses to sabotage and drone incidents, positioning Europe as a leader among the world's middle powers. The initiative serves as a strategic response to pressures from Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Von der Leyen also advocated for a specific playbook to address sabotage, seeking a more unified security architecture to protect EU interests against hybrid warfare.Why it mattersThe proposal emerges during von