Ursula von der Leyen's European Air Shield and Green Policy Promises

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, pledged on Thursday to initiate European Union defense projects, including a European air shield, if granted a second five-year term. She also vowed to stay the course on green policies.

In a detailed 31-page document presented ahead of a crucial vote by EU lawmakers, von der Leyen outlined her vision for Europe's future, promising new climate initiatives and a focus on building a 'true European defence union'

'We will propose a number of Defence Projects of Common European Interest starting with a European Air Shield and cyber defence,' stated the document, underscoring her commitment to collective security and environmental sustainability.

(With inputs from agencies.)