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Editorial: La Vanguardia

  • António Costa and Kaja Kallas, new EU leaders, have reiterated their support for Ukraine.
  • Military and economic support for Ukraine will be a priority for the new community institutions.
  • Kaja Kallas is determined to confront Russia, considering it a threat to all of Europe.
  • The former Prime Minister of Estonia, holds a critical view of Russia's role in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.
  • Raises the possibility of sanctions against the Georgian regime and is concerned about the rise of the pro-Russian far right.
  • The return of Trump could alter European consensus on Russia.
  • Germany is the largest European contributor to military defense in Ukraine.
  • The European Union is accepting the presence of far-right commissioners.
  • Competitiveness and defense are Europe's top priorities right now.

Conclusion: Support for Ukraine is a priority for the European Union, but it is uncertain how this will be affected by the return of Trump, the increasing proximity of some European states to Moscow, and the presence of pro-Russian parties.