EU chief unveils 800-billion-euro plan to 'rearm' Europe
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 4, 2025 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday presented a five-part plan to mobilise some 800 billion euros for Europe's defence - and help provide "immediate" military support for Ukraine after Washington suspended aid. "A new era is upon us," the European Commission president said in a letter presenting the plan to EU leaders, two days before a summit aimed at cementing joint action on support fo
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 4, 2025
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday presented a five-part plan to mobilise some 800 billion euros for Europe's defence - and help provide "immediate" military support for Ukraine after Washington suspended aid.
"A new era is upon us," the European Commission president said in a letter presenting the plan to EU leaders, two days before a summit aimed at cementing joint action on support fo
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday presented a five-part plan to mobilise some 800 billion euros for Europe's defence - and help provide "immediate" military support for Ukraine after Washington suspended aid.
"A new era is upon us," the European Commission president said in a letter presenting the plan to EU leaders, two days before a summit aimed at cementing joint action on support fo 
