Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a strong statement on the current security situation in Europe, warning that the continent is facing its greatest threat since the end of World War II. In a recent interview, Frederiksen stressed that the top priority for European leaders should be to discuss security and defense issues, including the use of drones and further assistance to Ukraine. “I think it is serious. The war in Ukraine is very serious. When I look at Europe today, I think we are in the most difficult and dangerous situation since the end of World War II – not the Cold War,” she said.
Frederiksen stressed that the main threat comes from Russia. "There is only one country that is willing to threaten us, and that is Russia. For this reason, a very strong response is needed," she declared.
Asked about the recent drone incursions into European airspace, the Danish prime minister said she was in principle in favor of shooting them down, but only if it was done in a controlled and safe manner. “I hope everyone understands now that there is a hybrid war. One day it’s Poland, the next day it’s Denmark, and the next week it could be some other country that is facing sabotage or drones flying,” Frederiksen warned.
She also called for increasing Europe's military and technological capabilities, emphasizing the need for rearmament, new purchases and investment in innovation, especially in the field of drones. "I want us to rearmament. I want us to buy more capabilities. I want us to do more innovation, for example, in drones," she underlined.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk echoed Frederiksen's comments, warning that Europe has no time to waste. "It will be too late if we are not ready to act today," Tusk said. Warsaw has previously called for a no-fly zone after repeated incidents with drones in its airspace.
