“Europe has always been a peace project and it will always be a peace project. But you have to be strong to maintain peace. The READINESS 2030 plan covers a wider area, which looks at the different dimensions of security and the tools to maintain peace. This is the main approach. “Says it, interviewed by Corriere della Sera, the president of the EU Commission Ursula von der leyen.
That adds: “READINESS 2030 is a massive investment plan in innovation, research and development, in innovative startups. And Italy will benefit from it, because it has a very renowned and strong industrial base of defense. It is an investment program that will increase prosperity. And this is to the benefit of the Italian economy and society, but also of infrastructures at the service of people, such as hospitals “.
Von der Leyen claims that the United States is still a trusted ally: “They have been our partners and allies for 75 years, and I am convinced that this relationship will hold. We have different points of view on specific issues, for example on trade, but we also have shared values and strong common interests. I believe in a constructive dialogue and work hard for this“.
As for the excellent relationship between Trump and the premier affirms: “I know Giorgia Meloni as a strong and passionate leader, with a very important role at European level, and it is positive that he has a direct relationship. The more bonds there are between the two banks of the Atlantic, the better“.