The European Commission’s proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 signals a profound shift in EU spending priorities. This shift is in reaction to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia; the hybrid pressure campaign attributed to Russia such as drone incursions, GPS jamming, cable cuts, arson/sabotage at logistics hubs, and cyber operations; and doubts about US commitment to NATO. It reflects substantial defence funding increases across NATO countries. Michael Murphy, National Delegate and National Contact Point (NCP) for Horizon Europe Cluster 3 – Civil Security for Society, discusses.