EU seeks to kickstart defence push to counter Russian threat, US retreat
Europe • Mar 19, 2025, 7:48 PM
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The EU on Wednesday sought to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences. A key part of the EU's proposals is not just to equip its forces to face the menace from Russia but also to make sure investments bolster European defence firms. Brussels said at least 65 percent of the cost of the weapons bought under the 150-billion-euro programme should be spent in the EU, Norway or Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports from Brussels
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