Core Viewpoint - Europe's largest port is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia by reserving space for military supplies and planning logistics for cargo transfer in the event of war [1] Group 1: Port Operations - The Port of Rotterdam is coordinating with neighboring Antwerp to manage the arrival of vehicles and supplies from the UK, US, and Canada [1] - The measures taken by Rotterdam are part of a broader wave of military preparedness across the European continent [1] Group 2: Defense Spending - The European Union is formulating a military restructuring plan worth up to €800 billion [1] - The EU aims to become more self-sufficient in defense in response to demands from US President Trump [1]

Group 1 - The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the restoration of the UK's "combat readiness" as a core objective for the armed forces, citing a more dangerous global environment [1][3] - The UK plans to enhance its weapon production capacity to wartime levels by establishing six new military factories, marking the largest military restructuring plan in decades [3] - The UK government will invest a total of £1.5 billion (approximately $2 billion) to procure 7,000 domestically produced long-range weapons, increasing military spending to around £6 billion (approximately $8 billion) during the current parliamentary term [3] Group 2 - The announcement comes amid criticism from the opposition Conservative Party, which points out that the Labour Party has previously delayed numerous military procurement orders while claiming to create a "always online" arms production capability [3] - There are concerns regarding the lack of detailed implementation plans for the new military factories, including timelines, locations, and specifications for the 7,000 long-range weapons to be purchased [3]

丹麦近期持续加强国防建设。今年2月，丹麦政府宣布将在未来两年内增加500亿克朗（约合70亿美 元）的国防预算，使国防开支达到国内生产总值(GDP)的3%。丹麦政府本周早些时候还与反对党达成协 议，计划拨款40亿克朗加强海军力量，包括采购4艘布雷舰以及21艘国民警卫队船只，以提升海上监视 和主权维护能力。 自2022年2月乌克兰危机升级以来，波罗的海地区紧张局势不断升级。今年1月，北大西洋公约组织 启动波罗的海巡逻任务"波罗的海哨兵"行动，旨在保护关键水下基础设施。丹麦首相梅特·弗雷泽里克 森2月表示，欧洲需要进行"大规模军备重整以避免战争"。 新华社北京4月24日电 丹麦国防部23日宣布，鉴于安全局势"日益恶化"，丹麦计划在未来8年新增 5000个军事岗位，其中包括新建一个步兵营。 法新社援引丹麦国防部说法报道，扩军计划将使丹麦军事人员总数从现有的2.3万人增至2.8万人。 按丹麦媒体说法，新增的5000个岗位涵盖军事和文职职位。 丹麦国防部表示，拟建步兵营将确保丹麦在其位于波罗的海的博恩霍尔姆岛的"持续军事存在"。 丹麦国防大臣特勒尔斯·伦·波尔森说："我们处在充满不确定性的时代，确保丹麦在安全形势恶化时 ...