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EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES, JUL 8 – Danish Economy Minister Stephanie Lose warns rapid defense budget increases risk unsustainable debt as NATO targets 5% of GDP for military and security spending.
- The ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp are preparing for possible conflict by reserving space for military ships, coordinating shipments, and planning exercises.
- This preparation follows the EU’s first stockpiling plan amid fears of Russian aggression and NATO warnings of a potential attack by 2030.
- Rotterdam handles 436 million tons of cargo annually, stores part of the Dutch oil reserve, and expects four to five military ship visits lasting weeks each year.
- Boudewijn Siemons, Rotterdam's chief executive, said stockpiling critical metals and medicines near ports with good distribution networks will boost Europe's resilience.
- These measures indicate the EU aims to strengthen defense, reduce reliance on external suppliers, and secure continuity of essential goods during future crises.
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Rotterdam and Antwerp Shift Gears: Europe’s Ports Prepare for War
Europe’s biggest ports, Rotterdam in the Netherlands and Antwerp in Belgium, are changing how they operate. Official statements from the Rotterdam Port Authority confirm that both ports now set aside space for NATO military ships and coordinate closely in case a crisis requires rapid movement of military supplies. This is a major shift from their […]
Again and again military experts emphasize the growing likelihood of a Russian attack on NATO. In Europe's largest port in Rotterdam, preparations for a possible Third World War are already becoming more concrete.
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EU unveils 'stockpiling strategy' to prepare for war
The EU on Wednesday announced its first ever plan to help stockpile essential goods such as food, water, fuel and medicines in case of crises, amid fears over potential war with Russia.
NATO boss Rutte warns of a possible Third World War. Rotterdam Port is already preparing – with NATO exercises, ammunition handling and close cooperation with Antwerp.
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