“Russia poses a serious military threat... Therefore, we must be prepared to defend ourselves and move into a “war economy” mode,” he wrote in an article for the Brussels portal Euractiv.
According to Michel, the time has come for Europe to take responsibility for its security and not rely on the United States or other allies.
The politician also announced the need to double the volume of military orders by 2030.
Earlier, the head of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Michal Szczerba, called on the alliance to make a “mental transition” from peacetime to a time of military threat.