Economic Affairs Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis is open to further instruments for financing European armaments. The Polish Council Presidency hopes to adopt the 150 billion SAFE defense package in May.
By Table.Briefings
A new institution modelled on the European Defense Mechanism is to be created to help Europe to arm itself faster and more cost-effectively and to create a single defense market.
By Table.Briefings
The EU Commission wants to encourage regions to spend more structural funding on defense companies or social housing. There is no shortage of money, but experts do not expect it to have much effect.
By Till Hoppe
"For the first time since the end of the Second World War, Germany and Europe must be in a position to guarantee security in Europe to a significant extent themselves," states the working group's draft in the coalition negotiations.
By Till Hoppe
France's President will receive Volodymyr Zelenskiy this evening in Paris and on Thursday the supporters of Ukraine at the summit of the "Coalition of the Willing." In view of the rapprochement between Washington and Moscow, the previously ailing head of state is slipping into a leadership role.
By Claire Stam
Opinions differ between northern and southern Europeans when it comes to the ReArm Europe rearmament plan and additional military aid for Ukraine. This became clear at the EU summit in Brussels.
By Stephan Israel
Despite pressure from Germany, the EU Commission wants to stick to the current EU fiscal rules and allow additional defense spending via the escape clause.
By Table.Briefings
In a press conference, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explained that the funds under the ReArm Europe plan should benefit European industry. However, she plans to find ways to include countries such as the UK and Norway.
By Table.Briefings
A large majority of heads of state and government welcome the Commission's proposals to rearm Europe. Only Hungary opposed the support for Ukraine.
By Table.Briefings
The association calls for the establishment of independent European suppliers in all relevant fields of technology. Contracts should therefore be awarded to European companies whenever possible.
By Till Hoppe
