European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has appointed the EU’s first defence commissioner, former Lithuanian premier Andrius Kubilius, to coordinate Brussels’ military stand on Ukraine, but this is a role that many have criticised for having little real power. The job is more about trying to coordinate amongst Europe’s fractured defence industries, which remain largely under the influence of the member state governments. He will be tasked with trying to enhance the bloc’s capacity to support Kyiv. Up to now, the EU has struggled to meet promises to supply Ukraine with arms. Last yea…