EU defense readiness by 2030 undermined by US dependence and fragmentation: ECA report

The European Court of Auditors reports that the EU's defense readiness by 2030 is compromised by continued reliance on the US and fragmented national defense systems. The report highlights structural weaknesses in EU defense integration, raising questions about the bloc's ability to respond to a foreign invasion. This is a formal audit finding, not an operational assessment, and its impact on policy is uncertain.