Flags with the symbols of the European Union at the building of the European Commission in BrusselsBRUSSELS, Mar 25 EU leaders instructed the European Commission to develop proposals for the development of the EU defense industry and technological base by mid-May, according to a statement following the two-day EU summit in Brussels. «The European Council expects the European Commission, in coordination with the European Defense Agency, to prepare a gap analysis in will also prepare proposals and other necessary initiatives to strengthen the European defense industry and technological base. This will help strengthen the stability of the European Union, its security,» the document says. » />European leaders approve first EU defense strategy
