How the EU could boost its defence capabilities with an arms-buyers’ club

This article discusses a proposal by Bruegel to create a European Defence Mechanism for joint weapons purchases and ownership of strategic assets, aiming to increase efficiency and save costs. The EU faces divisions on how to respond to US tariffs, with France and Germany pushing for a strong retaliation, while Italy, Greece, Romania, and Hungary prefer a more cautious approach. Italy’s stance is crucial in determining the EU’s united message on trade policy.

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