As Europe faces an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape, the need for a strong, unified approach to defence funding has never been more urgent. In response to a request from the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU and at a time of escalating security threats, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted an opinion calling for decisive action: strengthen EU defence through substantial investment in modern systems, deepen cooperation with NATO, and secure increased funding within the broader EU financial framework.