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EU ponders 800 billion euro plan to beef up defenses to counter possible US disengagement
The chief of the European Union’s executive proposes an 800 billion euro ($841 billion) plan to beef up EU defenses to lessen the impact of potential U.S. disengagement and provide Ukraine with military muscle to negotiate with Russia following the freeze of U.
EU Commission proposes 800-billion-euro defence plan
The European Commission proposed new joint EU borrowing of 150 billion euros to lend to EU governments for defence as part of an overall 800 billion total financing effort to boost Europe's defence capabilities.
EU Defence Plans Could Mobilise 800 Billion Euros, Von Der Leyen Says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - New EU plans to strengthen Europe's defence industry and increase military capabilities could mobilize close to 800 billion euros ($841.4 billion), EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.
EU proposes €800 billion fund to 'rearm Europe'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has laid out a European rearmament plan ahead of a March 6 summit on defense and Ukraine.
EU Chief Offers Member States Urgent Plan to Boost Defense Spending
Ursula von der Leyen said the measures would allow EU countries to significantly increase their defense budgets and make it easier to provide urgent military equipment to Ukraine.
EU chief reveals €800 billion plan to 'rearm' Europe
Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday presented a five-part plan to strengthen Europe's defense industry and provide 'immediate' military support to Ukraine.
EU announces $840bn ‘Rearm Europe’ plan
The European Union, EU has announced a plan to 'Rearm Europe', which will mobilize up to $840 billion (€800 billion) in defense investment across the
Europe looks to mobilize $840 billion in defense spending boost, EU Commission head says
"Europe is ready to massively boost its defence spending," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.
EU unveils 800-billion-euro 'ReArm Europe Plan' as Trump pauses aid to Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has revealed an 800-billion-euro defence plan to strengthen Europe's ...
$840 Billion Plan To 'Rearm Europe' Announced
The announcement by the European Commission comes as the U.S. announces an immediate pause on military aid to Ukraine.
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