EU leaders commit to working together after Trump signals that Europe must defend itself
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European Union leaders committed to working together to bolster the continent’s defenses and to free up hundreds of billions of euros for security.
  • Maeve@kbin.earth
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    2 days ago

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a plan to loosen budget rules so countries that are willing can spend much more on defense. Her proposal is underpinned by 150 billion euros ($162 billion) worth of loans to buy priority military equipment.

    I hope it’s not from the US.

    • ℍ𝕂-𝟞𝟝@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      4·
      2 days ago

      It’s up to the member states, but even Orbán bought German when he wanted to suck up to Trump.

      There are a few blind spots in the European MIC, but money like this would enable countries to fund the FCAS project rather than just duct-tape the issue by buying F-35s.