EU chief von der Leyen calls for EU security mechanism to respond to drone incidents and sabotage

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for the establishment of a new security mechanism to address drone incidents, sabotage, and cyberattacks across the European Union. Speaking in Strasbourg on Wednesday, she emphasized the need for a coordinated, NATO-like framework to improve the bloc's response to these emerging threats.

The proposal seeks to create a unified counter-hybrid playbook to manage security challenges that are frequently attributed to Russia. By seeking consensus on how to respond to such incidents, the initiative aims to bolster the collective security posture of EU member states against destabilizing activities.