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EU Leaders Unite for €800 Billion Defense Boost Amid U.S. Aid Shift

3/7/2025

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.K. counterpart John Healey convened as EU leaders rallied behind a bold €800 billion defense spending initiative. This plan seeks to bolster military budgets and enhance security, especially in light of President Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine, marking a significant shift towards independent European defense capabilities.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.K. counterpart John Healey convened as EU leaders rallied behind a bold €800 billion defense spending initiative. This plan seeks to bolster military budgets and enhance security, especially in light of President Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine, marking a significant shift towards independent European defense capabilities.