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Can Europe's new military expenses help its economies?
Europe has become convinced that its American ally will no longer guarantee its security, and has decided to rearm massively. How does it plan to do this? Can it afford it? And what impact will this new scenario have on its geostrategic position, but also on its economic and industrial sectors?
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EU not ready for Eurobonds to boost defence spending, says Kubilius
The EU executive proposed in early March a five-point plan to rearm and reach defence readiness by 2030. In an exclusive interview, EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he expects member states to make use of options proposed in the plan instead of issuing more joint debt.
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Kubilius: EU needs €70 billion to strengthen military mobility
The bloc's infrastructure is not yet ready for the rapid mobility of military troops and equipment across the continent. An initial €70 billion is needed to urgently make it fit for purpose, the EU's Defence Commissioner told Euronews in an exclusive interview.
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The DAX and euro rise ahead of Germany’s historic debt reform vote
Germany is expected to pass a major spending bill on defence and infrastructure, allowing the country to unleash hundreds of billions of euros into the economy. Both the euro and Germany’s stock markets may maintain their uptrends amid optimism about the fiscal reform.