US EditionAn EU fund to help troops move quickly is too small and poorly managed, auditors say
- A European Union fund for troop deployment is criticized as being too small and poorly managed, according to auditors.
- The fund of 1.7 billion euros is deemed insufficient compared to 300 billion euros spent on defense last year, as stated by Tony Murphy.
- Auditors noted that projects were selected without a clear strategy and that there was no single contact point for military mobility.
- The European Commission defended its actions, stating it responded quickly to support Ukraine, and pledged to improve coordination.
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Despite investing billions, the EU states are not in a position to quickly move large numbers of troops and heavy equipment within Europe. The Court of Auditors lists some bizarre shortcomings.
The European Union has not yet been able to achieve the proper level of military mobility needed to respond to security challenges, particularly those that have arisen after the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
European auditors identify the obstacles to the Community military mobility plan, which is key to its defensive capacity, and which have also run out of funds, according to experts from Luxembourg
Military mobility in Europe, intended to facilitate the rapid and unhindered movement of military equipment from one end of the European Union (EU) to the other in the event of conflict, remains "problematic", and all funds provided for this purpose have...
The movement of troops and weapons in Europe remains “problematic” and it is unclear “who does what” when it comes to mobility, EU auditors said on Wednesday, as the continent accelerates efforts to build a…
Troop movements within the European Union continue to be hampered by infrastructure deficiencies and bureaucracy.
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