Dombrovskis, the EU should also do more on defense spending - last minute. "It's a question of which tools, but it's clear that we will need to do more both at national and EU level," he says.

The Vice President of the European Commission was speaking at an informal meeting of Economy Ministers in Ghent. (HANDLE) . "Discussions will certainly be needed on the necessary increase in defense investments, including on which tools at EU level can help", he adds.