EU countries greenlight plan to boost bloc's defence: spokeswoman

EU countries on Thursday gave a green light to plans to boost the bloc's defences as a bulwark against Russia, as President Donald Trump pivots away from America's transatlantic partners, a spokeswoman for the European Council said. The text endorses a European Commission plan that aims to mobilise 800 billion euros ($863 billion) to "re-arm Europe. FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian reports from Brussels.

Mar 6, 2025 - 18:00
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EU countries greenlight plan to boost bloc's defence: spokeswoman
EU countries on Thursday gave a green light to plans to boost the bloc's defences as a bulwark against Russia, as President Donald Trump pivots away from America's transatlantic partners, a spokeswoman for the European Council said. The text endorses a European Commission plan that aims to mobilise 800 billion euros ($863 billion) to "re-arm Europe. FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian reports from Brussels.

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