President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola discussed the initiative to establish a European Defense Union, Azernews reports citing the Spanish newspaper "El Mundo."

Metsola emphasized that this defense and security union would complement NATO, stating, "The European Union must always be stronger. We must first provide what we expect from others and take consistent, effective steps."

She also highlighted that EU countries should rely on their own strength and prepare for any potential threats.