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Christodoulides: We must take decisions on EU defence and energy autonomy
The Cypriot government is exploring how to use EU arms loan packages
The European Commission is “scraping the barrel” for Defence money
A "war budget" is in the works. Funds from the EU Structural Funds (ESPA), Eurobonds & loans from the European Investment Bank will be directed toward weapons and defense equipment
Mitsotakis invests in the relationship with the new Chancellor – The direct phone call and the European autonomy
The Prime Minister aspires to build on his already good relationship with Merz, given the dominant role played by Germany in the European Council and the CDU in the European People's Party
Scope Ratings: Ηigher defence spending a “headache” for the EU, but not for Greece
Higher defence spending would lead to higher borrowing and a worsening debt-to-GDP path in most EU countries & thus to a weaker sovereign credit profile
Dendias: The EU’s old approach to defence spending is schizophrenic
He noted that defensive autonomy, which we all want, cannot be achieved within this narrow framework and hoped that the EU "has returned to the rule of reason"
