Brussels uses budget blueprint to push 'buy European' defence agenda

Merging all defence industry programmes into the new European Competitiveness Fund puts the focus on boosting domestic arms producers.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks to the media after a Special European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, 06 March 2025. The EU leaders are convening for a special summit to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine and enhance European defence. [EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON]

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Aurélie Pugnet and Nicoletta Ionta Euractiv Jul 9, 2025 06:00 3 min. read

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