On October 30, 2026, in Riga, European Commission Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis delivered a speech at the NATO FUSE 2026 event. In his address to participants and guests, he emphasized that the current moment is characterized by European airspace transforming into an arena of potential conflicts. Dombrovskis highlighted the importance of strengthening defense capabilities and technological cooperation between European countries and the NATO alliance in the face of contemporary security challenges. The commissioner's speech fits into the broader context of the European Union's efforts to coordinate defense policy with NATO, particularly in areas related to airspace protection and responding to new threats. The NATO FUSE event brought together representatives from various countries and organizations to discuss issues of collective security and coordinated action in a changing geopolitical landscape.