Rearming Europe: Challenges and Constraints
The Trump administration is sending shock waves through the development community, diplomatic circles, and financial markets. In doing so, it might have achieved something that, until a short time ago, even the most fervent Europeans would have downplayed as highly unlikely: European leaders seem to have finally recognized the need to take charge of their own defense. In response to the Trump administration, the European Commission has launched the ambitious ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030, which was unveiled in March 2025 and aims to mobilize 800 billion euros (approximately $872 billion) to strengthen the continent’s defense capabilities. According to the Financial Times, European officials believe “[i]t would The post Rearming Europe: Challenges and Constraints appeared first on War on the Rocks.
The Trump administration is sending shock waves through the development community, diplomatic circles, and financial markets. In doing so, it might have achieved something that, until a short time ago, even the most fervent Europeans would have downplayed as highly unlikely: European leaders seem to have finally recognized the need to take charge of their own defense. In response to the Trump administration, the European Commission has launched the ambitious ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030, which was unveiled in March 2025 and aims to mobilize 800 billion euros (approximately $872 billion) to strengthen the continent’s defense capabilities. According to the Financial Times, European officials believe “[i]t would
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