Europe's Drone Wall Plan Hits a Snag

Europe is having a big debate about how to protect itself from threats, especially from Russia. The European Union's top leader, Ursula von der Leyen, suggested building a "drone wall" to keep an eye on and defend against drones coming from Russia. But not everyone is on board with this idea. France and Germany, two of Europe's biggest countries, are not so sure about the drone wall. French President Emmanuel Macron thinks the idea is too simple. He believes Europe needs more than just a wall. Macron wants better ways to detect threats early, stronger weapons to deter enemies, and more systems to shoot down drones. Recently, drones have been flying into European airspace, and many people blame Russia. This has made some countries, like Poland and Romania, push for the drone wall idea. But others, like Germany, think there are more important things to focus on right now. The debate shows that European leaders don't always agree on how to protect the continent. Some, like Italy and Greece, worry about threats from the south. Others, like Latvia and Lithuania, which are closer to Russia, support the drone wall idea. Macron suggests that Europe should work together to build early warning systems, get better weapons, and buy more air defense systems. He also mentions that nuclear deterrence is important. But he doesn't dismiss drones altogether. He says Europe is working quickly to get drone and counter-drone capabilities. The drone wall is just one of four defense projects the EU is considering. It's clear that Europe has a lot to think about when it comes to security.