Andrius Kubilius wants to strengthen the governance of Europe’s rearmament, but so far his proposals have met with little enthusiasm from the member states. Defense expert and Green MEP Sergey Lagodinsky has now come up with his own proposal.
By Viktor Funk and Stephan Israel
The EU Commission has granted eight member states Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loans totaling EUR 38 billion for armaments projects. Disbursement is due to begin in March, and further loan plans could follow soon after.
By Stephan Israel
The European defense industry’s need for arms will continue even after a possible end to the war in Ukraine. This is what Camille Grand, Secretary General of the European Aerospace, Security and Defense Industries Association (ASD), said in an interview.
By Stephan Israel
Following António Costa’s recent critique, it is Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius’ turn to blast the new US security strategy and the hostile tones coming from Washington. The Trump administration has declared war on the EU in pursuit of its strategic interests, he writes. Members states will discuss their stance towards the US at next week’s EU summit.
By Stephan Israel
Following Bart De Wever’s incendiary letter criticizing a reparations loan, the option of bridge financing for Ukraine is likely to take center stage. Support for Ukraine is on the agenda at today’s meeting of EU defense ministers.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Parliament has approved the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP) by a large majority. At EUR 1.5 billion, the European defense industry will be strengthened and its dependence on imports reduced.
By Stephan Israel
Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius is presenting his package for a military Schengen area today. The proposal provides for simplified approval procedures, digitalization and a mechanism for rapid deployment of troops in times of crisis.
By Stephan Israel
The Federation of German Industry has criticized the European Space Act for being too bureaucratic and creating additional costs for the space industry. Instead, it is calling for less regulation and a clear division of responsibilities.
By Corinna Visser
Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defense and Space, explains in an interview with Table.Briefings on the sidelines of the Berlin Global Dialogue why there is a need for more than just an “Eastern Flank Watch” and how the structural problems of the European defense industry can be solved.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Andrius Kubilius, EU-Kommissar für Verteidigung und Raumfahrt, erklärt im Interview mit Table.Briefings am Rande des Berlin Global Dialogues, warum es nicht nur eine „Eastern Flank Watch“ braucht und wie die strukturellen Probleme der europäischen Verteidigungsindustrie gelöst werden können.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
