The Commission President warns that the EU must work quickly and decisively on its security architecture. A "new league of authoritarian regimes" is threatening democratic states.
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At the meeting of EU finance ministers in Luxembourg, EIB President Nadia Calviño presented an action plan with which the bank intends to boost investment in the European defense industry. However, no concrete steps are expected before June.
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The armed forces of the NATO states must be "strong and green at the same time," demands even Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. But are announcements for more climate-friendly armies actually more than image cultivation? Yes, says Debbie Allen from BAE Systems.
Von Stephan Israel
During the summit meeting in Brussels, EU heads of state and government agreed on a tougher stance towards Israel. Additionally, they gave the green light for accession negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina and for the use of proceeds from blocked Russian central bank funds for arming Ukraine.
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Ursula von der Leyen's proposal for a Defense Commissioner has met with reservations outside of her own political family. The reactions from the member states are also mixed – for example in Germany.
Von Stephan Israel
The EU heads of state and government want the European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide the European defense industry with improved access to funding. Weapons are not to be financed. However, a dual-use clause could be dropped.
Von Max Mustermann
On-shoring the production of artillery ammunition is not a long-term European armaments strategy, writes Lucas Hellemeier in his opinion piece. Instead, the EU and NATO countries should use their market power and shape it to suit their needs.
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Similar to the Covid-19 vaccines, the EU member states are to jointly purchase defense equipment. The EU Commission intends to present its strategy for the European defense industry next Tuesday. Internal Market Commissioner Breton speaks of a paradigm shift.
Von Stephan Israel
The European People's Party supports a second term in office for Commission President von der Leyen. She wants to place the issues of competitiveness and security at the heart of the European election campaign, but at the same time emphasizes that she wants to "maintain the direction of the Green Deal".
Von Claire Stam
The FDP top candidate believes a conference at the highest political level is necessary to send a clear signal for European defense cooperation. Strack-Zimmermann accuses Commission President von der Leyen of hesitancy.
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