https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-offers-diagnosis-but-no-cure-on-eu-s-ecological-malaiseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-offers-diagnosis-but-no-cure-on-eu-s-ecological-malaisehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-offers-diagnosis-but-no-cure-on-eu-s-ecological-malaise#u76435Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:36:29 +0000EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is calling for a European Security Council and a new defense strategy to address an "openly hostile world." The proposal includes a security mechanism and a specific "playbook" to respond to sabotage and drone incidents. Von der Leyen aims to position Europe as a leader among the world's middle powers, leveraging partnerships with allies like Canada. The plan is a direct response to pressures from Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, though the proposal has already faced skepticism from some quarters.Why it mattersThe initiative