In line with one of the measures proposed in the EU Commission’s ‘Readiness 2030’ plan, the EU member states in question may now spend an additional 1.5 percent of GDP on defence without facing penalties under the EU’s strict debt and deficit rules.
The European Commission cannot grant Germany an exemption from EU debt rules to help increase defense spending until the country passes its new budget.
The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas is pushing for stronger US involvement to force Russia into meaningful steps toward peace in Ukraine, as EU Defence Commissioner Kubilius warns that words alone won’t deter Moscow.
With global crises on the rise, the latest Eurobarometer survey of the European Parliament shows that most EU citizens want Brussels to step up its role in security and protection.
European Parliament calls on EU to act urgently and ensure its own security in resolution adopted.