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EU Proposes €100 Billion Plan to Boost Military Mobility

11/19/2025

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The European Commission proposed a "military Schengen" plan to boost military mobility among EU member states, aiming to cut border-crossing times to three days in peacetime and six hours in emergencies.
The plan would fund 500 infrastructure projects to upgrade transport networks for military use, at an estimated €100 billion.
EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas emphasized the importance of efficient logistics for military success.
The initiative responds to growing geopolitical tensions.

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The European Commission proposed a "military Schengen" plan to boost military mobility among EU member states, aiming to cut border-crossing times to three days in peacetime and six hours in emergencies.
The plan would fund 500 infrastructure projects to upgrade transport networks for military use, at an estimated €100 billion.
EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas emphasized the importance of efficient logistics for military success.
The initiative responds to growing geopolitical tensions.