EU leaders debate drone wall in Copenhagen after Russian airspace violations

Today, Europe’s leaders gather in Copenhagen under unusually tight security. Outside, a German frigate sits in the harbour, signalling Europe’s military mood. Meanwhile, Danish authorities have banned all civilian drone flights this week, with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frideriksen stressing that Europe’s “hybrid war,” isn’t some abstract concept it’s already playing out in the skies…

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Today, Europe’s leaders gather in Copenhagen under unusually tight security. Outside, a German frigate sits in the harbour, signalling Europe’s military mood. Meanwhile, Danish authorities have banned all civilian drone flights this week, with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frideriksen stressing that Europe’s “hybrid war,” isn’t some abstract concept it’s already playing out in the skies above us.

Inside, leaders will spend barely four hours debating how to fortify the EU’s defences, support Ukraine, and how to overcome Hungary’s endless vetoes on basically anything Viktor Orban doesn’t like. What else is on the agenda?

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