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European Parliament sues Council over €150 billion defence loan scheme

Summary by EURACTIV
Eighteen EU countries have already formally expressed interest in taking out SAFE loans

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The European Parliament argues that a loan programme for countries used to invest in defence was made outside the European Parliament.

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EU countries' armament program is in danger after the European Parliament sued the EU Council for being excluded from talks on the loan scheme. The article EU's 150 billion euro armament program, in danger. European Parliament sues the EU Council to cancel military purchases appears first on Romania TV.

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Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, warned Von der Leyen in a letter in May that the matter could lead to a court case.

The European Parliament has decided to take legal action against the EU Council after being excluded from discussions on the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) regulation – the defense loan program. However, this is not a deadlock, because the European Parliament requested, in its request to the Court of Justice of the EU, to maintain the effects of the current […] The article SAFE, the European defense financing program – a reason for dispute be…

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The SAFE defense program, which refers to support for the procurement of ammunition and equipment, is worth 150 billion euros.

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EURACTIV broke the news in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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