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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

EU: Mega defence package on the table in response to Putin, Trump pressure on Ukraine

Plans for defence spending increases are expected to be announced after Sunday's German elections

Von der Leyen: Commission will propose activating the escape clause for defence spending

"This will allow Member States to significantly increase their defence spending," he said

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"

Dendias: He met with the Cyprus Defence Minister – They discussed security issues in the wider region

The Minister of National Defence also met with President Nicos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace

Nikos Dendias in the USA: The contacts he will have and in the background…drones

The Minister of Defense will visit Fort Sill Military Base, Oklahoma, which specializes in anti-aircraft air defense and countering and neutralizing UAVs

Athens responds to Bahceli on the Dodecanese: We are not giving up our natural & legal right to defence

"The maintenance of peace requires prudence and responsibility and not hostile statements," says the ministry

Dendias: We are shaping a new long-term strategy for our national security

We are implementing the largest reform of the armed forces in Greek history with Agenda 2030, said the Minister of National Defense

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