Europe

The EU needs to be able to defend itself with its own weapons.

The European Parliament has voted with a large majority to adopt parts of the ReArm Europe Plan. This will allow for more funds from EU programmes to be spent on defence-related projects.

Key points:
• Major EU funding programmes will be amended to facilitate spending on defence projects
• Ukraine’s defence industry will be able to benefit from the European Defence Fund
• Horizon Europe will support civil projects that could also serve military purposes