Editorial: El País

• The legitimacy of democracies like the European Union is linked to their effectiveness and each crisis tests their robustness.
• Trump's return to the White House has resulted in a revision of the European Union and a change of rhetoric in which the US is no longer seen as a reliable ally.
• Trump's movement towards Putin has severely affected the war in Ukraine and European security.
• The European Council has plans to deploy military forces in Ukraine, an action that seemed unthinkable before.
• The possibility of sending troops is indicative of new European security measures.
• An €800,000 million package has been proposed by Brussels for military expenditure that will not affect the fiscal deficit.
• The expansive fiscal policies anticipated by Germany mark a change from the stance of austerity and cuts in the past.
• The social democratic leader Pedro Sánchez has the task of convincing the public opinion that Spain should be at the forefront of changes in the EU.

Conclusion: The EU is facing significant changes in its political and military structure, especially in how it faces security threats. Leaders must work hard to ensure that these changes do not compromise the welfare condition of their respective countries.

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