José Manuel Albares warns at the WIP forum about the "external interference" that wants to influence elections in Europe

At the WIP forum, José Manuel Albares highlighted external influences on European elections, linking recent protests to these interferences. Gérald Darmanin emphasized the need for Europe to innovate rather than regulate foreign technologies, advocating for strategic autonomy and a robust digital market. Both ministers expressed concerns about the rise of extreme right-wing politics and its potential impact on European unity. They called for a stronger European identity and infrastructure to counteract external pressures and ensure self-sufficiency in technology and defense.