EU: United for Europe, Divided about Defence
The EU is divided into northern and southern countries regarding the proposal to issue a Eurobond for EU defence support.
European Union News
Investment
Regional / Strategy
Regional / Strategy
EU Allocates €5 Billion to Support Ukraine Militarily
The EU Council increased the financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by €5 billion for Ukraine and established the Ukraine Assistance Fund (UAF).
Weapon / Missile
Investment
The EU Invests for War in Horizon
The European Commission allocates €500 million to boost 155 mm artillery shell production to strengthen the EU's defence industry.
Defence Politics
War’s Footstep on the Door, EU Focuses on Armed Forces
European Union Defence Ministers decided to develop 22 military capabilities to strengthen European armed forces while war’s footsteps are on the door.
Defence Politics
EU Recommends Opening Negotiations with Ukraine
EU Commission recommends opening negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and granting candidate status to Georgia. The report includes remarks about Turkiye.
Weapon / Missile
Investment
European Union Invests in Electromagnetic Railgun
Franoc-German Research Institute of Saint-Louis (ISL) states that the research on innovative electromagnetic railgun (EMRG) exceeds expectations.
Investment
Weapon / Missile
EU to Fund up to €80 million for Greek Ammunition
Hellenic Defence Systems plans to increase ammunition production to meet needs created by the Ukraine war. The Country is looking for funds.
Country
Bilateral Relations
World Assisting Turkiye After Earthquakes
A state of emergency was declared in the region due to two major earthquakes in Turkiye on February 6, 2023, which affected ten provinces.
Weapon / Missile
Defence Politics
15 Countries Agree to Build a European Sky Shield System
A total of 15 European countries agreed to build a joint air and missile defence system called the European Sky Shield Initiative.
