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Search data reflects rising concern. In countries closest to Russia, online searches such as “where is my nearest shelter?” and “what to pack for evacuation?” have surged—particularly in 2025.
What Brussels Is Doing Behind the Scenes
National governments are not acting alone.
At the EU level, Brussels has launched what may be the most ambitious defence coordination effort in its history.
European defence spending surpassed €300 billion in 2024. Under the proposed 2028–2034 EU budget, an additional €131 billion has been earmarked for aerospace and defence—five times more than in the previous budget cycle.
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