Gen. Brieger emphasized that Russia is currently the biggest threat to Europe. He also noted that Moscow is also a serious threat in the “hybrid sphere”. Therefore – in his opinion – Europe must significantly strengthen its immunity.
– It also includes a greater involvement of society and raising the awareness that security costs. We must adapt to the new reality – noted the military in an interview with the German ZDF station.
– We do not expect an immediate attack of conventional armed forces on the European Member State. However, those Baltic countries that directly bordered with Russia may be in danger. Therefore, closer cooperation in the field of security, defense and arms policy is necessary – he argued.
Brieger pointed out that, regardless of the US military support, Europe must increasingly take responsibility for your own safety. In his opinion, this requires not only financial outlays, but also a deep change in social awareness.
– We currently spend an average of 1.9 percent European GDP for defense, “the general noted, adding that in comparison with previous years it is” a significant growth, so it cannot be said that nothing is happening. “
He emphasized, however, that “”you can always do more“The goal – as he argued – is both Ukraine's support in its self -defense and improving its own EU defense abilities in the long term as part of the stronger European pillar of NATO.
