EU Calls for Unified Defense Market Amid US Withdrawal

European Union President Ursula von der Leyen has urged member states to cooperate on buying weapons as the US retreats from Europe. The Commission aims to create an EU-wide market for defense equipment by 2030, citing the need for reliable supply chains in times of crisis. A €150 billion fund will support countries’ defense spending, as outlined in a forthcoming white paper.

Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-ukraine-russia-collective-arms-purchases-by-2030