EU to exclude US, UK and Turkey from €150bn rearmament fund
- The EU plans to exclude the US, UK, and Turkey from a €150 billion rearmament fund, raising concerns about its commitment to peace and diplomacy.
- European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron, are pushing for rearmament amid geopolitical threats, but this may challenge the EU's core democratic principles.
- Critics argue that a focus on military spending could distract from pressing issues like economic recovery and social inequality within member states.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg emphasized the need for diplomacy to address crises like the conflict in Ukraine, highlighting a commitment to peace.
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What does Germany think?: Where should we buy our weapons? – Major majority prefer European companies
The current Civey survey looks at arms purchases and Ukraine's support. 80 percent of respondents want weapons to be purchased primarily in Europe, not in the US. "This picture is really very clear – here you rely on Europe," says Janina Mütze.
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