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The Guardian - UK
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Jennifer Rankin in Brussels

Europe in ‘most dangerous situation’ since second world war, Danish PM warns

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Mette Frederiksen speaks into microphones
Mette Frederiksen: ‘I hope that everybody recognises now that there is a hybrid war.’ Photograph: Thomas Traasdahl/EPA

Europe is in its “most difficult and dangerous situation” since the end of the second world war, Denmark’s prime minister has said at an EU summit dedicated to advancing the continent’s battle readiness by the end of the decade.

Mette Frederiksen is hosting EU leaders in Copenhagen for talks on aiding Ukraine and firming up European defence projects intended to ensure the continent is ready to deter invaders by 2030.

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