The plan includes a series of measures, including the flexibility of fiscal regulationsin order to promote a greater investment in defense. In addition, credit lines will be offered by € 150,000 million so that the member countries of the block reinforce their military capabilities.
“With this plan, EU member states can significantly strengthen their support for Ukraine,” ensuring one “Immediate military aid”Said the high German official. Von der Leyen He stressed that “the time has come for Europe, the block countries are ready to reinforce”, highlighting the need for take a more proactive role In continental security.
EU’s announcement in the midst of tension between the US and Ukraine
The announcement of this plan comes shortly after the United States government reported on the suspension of your assistance to Ukrainea measure that transfers responsibility to Europe to help Zelensky country to face the Russian invasion.
This project was revealed just before a leaders from the EU, scheduled for Thursday in Brusselswhere the situation of Ukraine and security in the European continent will be discussed.
In a letter addressed to EU leaders, von der Leyen explained that the plan includes the creation of “a new instrument to support states Members in the strengthening of their defense capacities ”.
This instrument, with an allocation of up to € 150,000 millionwill allow the countries of the block to allocate funds to areas such as missiles, air defense, artillery systems, drones, military mobility and cybersecurity.
In addition, the plan plans to promote Output clause of tax regulationswhich will allow countries to exceed the limit of 3% of the GDP deficit without facing sanctions from the European Commission. This will allow them to spend more on defense without incurring fiscal retaliation.
On the other hand, the EU will encourage investments in defense within the community budget, eliminating restrictions current for large companies in the defense sector and increasing financial incentives.
It also proposes to expand the participation of the European Investment Bank (BEI) and mobilize private resources, particularly European savings, to ensure that these funds are invested within the EU.
This plan, together with other initiatives, says a significant change in Europe’s security policy, where the block is prepared for assume a more autonomous role in defenseespecially given the uncertainty about the US commitment in the region.
Ukraine agreed to sign the agreement with the US that grants the exploitation of its minerals
After a verbal escalation among their respective leaders, The United States and Ukraine are aimed at signing an agreement so that the North American country can exploit Ukrainian mineralsfor a value close to U $ S500,000 million. VOLDIMIR ZELENSKI Planning traveling to Washington this Friday to subscribe to the pact.
According to the Financial Times medium, both countries agreed the terms of the text. In dialogue with journalists in the Oval Hall, Trump said: “I heard he is coming on Friday. Certainly for me it is fine, if he wants. ”
The possible covenant between the two nations is a key step for a peace agreement to be reached with Russia, 3 years after the war.
The conflict between the both leaders seems to start declining after weeks of strong crosses. Previously, Zelenski denounced that Trump sought to “keep 50% of Ukrainian natural resources”, while the Republican leader He called the Ukrainian of “dictator” and assured that It was not “so important” in negotiations for the end of war.
Source: Ambito
