At a summit in Brussels, EU leaders agreed on the €800 billion plan to militarize Europe (ReArm EU) proposed by the European Commission. This plan was prepared in response to growing security concerns, especially in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed to EU leaders a plan to rearm the community with a budget of 800 billion euros. The summit encouraged EU member states to increase defense spending and allocate more resources to joint defense projects. Also on the agenda was the development of the defense industry and increased investment in military technologies. EU leaders emphasized that the plan would not only strengthen military capacity but also increase Europe’s strategic autonomy. The plan aims for greater cooperation and coordination between member states. The summit also emphasized the need for continued military and economic support to Ukraine. EU leaders reiterated their determination to present a united front against Russia’s aggressive policies.
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