Niinistö: Why the EU should reserve up to 20 percent of its budget for crisis preparedness

The EU is not sufficiently prepared for multiple crises, states Finnish former President Sauli Niinistö in his report to Ursula von der Leyen. He presents recommendations on how the deficits could be remedied. And it's not just funding that is likely to be the subject of discussion.

Last updated: 24. July 2025