Since the start of the war in Ukraine , Europe has boosted its military production by 30%. In 2023, European defense spending reached a total of 326 billion euros, as reported by EU High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security Josep Borrell. Borrell called for further increases in defense production to enable Europe to better protect its interests and values. He stressed the importance of continuing support for Ukraine and urged the EU not to wait for decisions from the newly elected U.S.