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Is debt justified to increase defence investments?

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Updated: 10/06/2025 - 21:19 GMT+2

First it was vaccines, then gas and now the EU will make joint purchases of defence equipment. This latest emergency is due to Russia’s war in Ukraine and the prospect of less investment by the US in Europe's protection. Is the new financial instrument Security Action for Europe up to the challenge?

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