Italy and Spain must take a leap in Defense. Rome and Madrid contribute less than average.

We must explain well the existential risk we face. The third year of large-scale war begins in Ukraine after the Russian invasion. What has been done so far is not enough: much more will be needed. It is not clear that the US remains a backer for kyiv. Meanwhile, Putin, well supported militarily by Iran and North Korea, is going all out. Europe must, therefore, change its mentality to guarantee its security.