<h1>EU Leaders Discuss Defense Boost and Support for Ukraine; Germany Proposes Easing Debt Rules for Military Spending</h1> European Union leaders convened an emergency summit to address defense strategies and support for Ukraine amid diminishing U.S. security backing under President Donald Trump. Discussions focused on enhancing Europe's defense capabilities, with Germany proposing increased defense spending by easing debt rules. French President Emmanuel Macron suggested utilizing France's nuclear deterrent against Russian threats. The EU is considering a 150 billion euro loan plan to bolster military equipment purchases, though budget constraints remain a challenge. The summit, attended by Ukraine's President, follows a U.S. pause on military aid to Ukraine, underscoring the urgency of European self-reliance in defense.