Key facts
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is increasing her involvement in defense policy.
- Defense is considered a strategic dossier for her presidency.
- Her focus on defense aligns with her political background.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is deepening her involvement in defense policy, an area that aligns with her political background and is considered a strategic dossier for her presidency. This increased focus was discussed on the Brussels Playbook Pod, where hosts Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart also covered Seoul's growing importance as a European partner and local football controversies.