EU leaders in Copenhagen push for Stronger defence amid drone threats

European Union leaders gathered in the Danish capital on Wednesday under mounting pressure to bolster continental defence following a spate of Russian incursions into EU airspace and a wave of drone disruptions at Danish airports.

The security challenge has been felt most sharply in frontline states such as Poland and Estonia. In response, ten member states have already endorsed plans for a multi-layered “drone wall” aimed at detecting, tracking, and neutralising hostile drones before they reach critical infrastructure.

Danish authorities, wary of further incidents, have temporarily banned all civilian drone flights until Friday and introduced sweeping traffic restrictions across Copenhagen. Security was visibly tight in the capital, though daily life appeared largely undisturbed.

The summit is a prelude to a broader European Political Community meeting scheduled for Thursday, where EU leaders will be joined by international partners.

Officials say allied forces are working closely with Danish security services to ensure both gatherings proceed without incident.

The discussions are expected to place European airspace security at the heart of the bloc’s defence agenda, with leaders under pressure to act decisively as tensions with Moscow escalate.