# Europe went all in on soft power for too long, Belgian defence minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/82337

- euronews, 2026-10-01 18:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/europe-went-all-in-on-soft-power-for-too-long-belgian-defence-minister-says

> In an interview with Euronews, Belgium’s defence minister said Europe had spent too long prioritising soft power over defence.

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