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EU Launches €150 Billion Loan to Boost Defense, Faces Criticism

6/2/2025

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The European Union has greenlit a massive €150 billion loan program, SAFE, designed to strengthen defense capabilities and bolster support for Ukraine. While this initiative seeks to enhance military production and NATO cooperation, critics, including Hungary's Prime Minister, warn that bypassing parliamentary oversight jeopardizes democratic integrity amid rising military tensions.

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The European Union has greenlit a massive €150 billion loan program, SAFE, designed to strengthen defense capabilities and bolster support for Ukraine. While this initiative seeks to enhance military production and NATO cooperation, critics, including Hungary's Prime Minister, warn that bypassing parliamentary oversight jeopardizes democratic integrity amid rising military tensions.