EU weighs $840 billion plan to 'rearm Europe

EU proposes borrowing 150 billion euros in big rearmament push
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EU ponders 800 billion euro plan to beef up defenses to counter possible US disengagement
BRUSSELS (AP) — The chief of the European Union's executive on Tuesday proposed an 800 billion euro ($841 billion) plan to beef up defenses of EU nations to lessen the impact of potential U.S ...
EU weighs $840 billion plan to 'rearm Europe' after US pauses Ukraine aid
European Union commissioner unveils new plan to spend $840 billion more on its own defense as U.S. support for Ukraine falters.
EU Commission proposes 800-billion-euro defence plan
The European Commission proposed on Tuesday new joint EU borrowing of 150 billion euros ($157.76 billion) to lend to EU governments for defence as part of an overall 800 billion total financing effort to boost Europe's defence capabilities.
EU chief unveils 800-billion-euro plan to 'rearm' Europe
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on March 4 presented a five-part plan to mobilise some 800 billion euros for Europe's defence - and help provide 'immediate' military support for Ukraine after Washington suspended aid.
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 bloc. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen announced this on Tuesday.
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