EU Commission Chief Calls for Increased Defense Spending Amid Talks with Germany’s New Chancellor and Tensions with U.S.

EU Commission Chief Calls for Increased Defense Spending Amid Talks with Germany’s New Chancellor and Tensions with U.S.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz held their first official meeting, addressing critical topics such as defense investments, the return of irregular migrants, competitiveness, energy security, innovation, and continued support for Ukraine. Speaking at a joint press conference, von der Leyen emphasized that she and Merz agreed progress must be made before summer on issues including acce…

The additional statement provides for the revision of the current Multiannual Financial Framework and a supplement to the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and the Instrument for the Management of Frontiers and Visas, in accordance with a communication from the Community Executive Board. This amount will be added to almost EUR 11 billion already allocated to migration and border management under the asylum fund and management instrument for…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced this Friday an additional €3 billion to help European Union member states implement the EU migration and asylum pact "as quickly as possible" and to host Ukrainian refugees.

The European Union strengthens its commitment to migration management. In an effort to combat illegal immigration, the EU has announced a significant investment. To read the full article, visit The Times in Spanish Source