European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentilonia said this upon arriving at the Ecofin meeting. "The discussion is open above all on defence, and I am confident" that there is awareness of this need.
"Maybe the next commission will ultimately decide that," he said. "Unfortunately reality will certainly push" in this direction "in the coming months," he added. "I am confident there is an awareness" of the need for new funding for common objectives, he said, "and I am looking forward to working with the European Commission on this issue in the coming weeks and months" "The political conditions among the leaders in the European Council to already reach an agreement in recent weeks are not there," said the European Commissioner. "This is a very important moment for the European Union," said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. "We need to work together to ensure that the future of the EU is secure and secure," said EU Commission President Jeroen Dijsselbloem.