The idea that debt-funded money could be used to strengthen European defense was already prospered two weeks ago when this grand plan was introduced. What does today’s defense white paper add to that?
The funding points are one part of this white paper. Since an extraordinary General Affairs Council meeting was held two weeks ago, the financing issue was the most complicated topic there, and there was a sense that a prior discussion was needed to gauge the positions of member states and see whether these ideas could take off. We have now gained that understanding, and this white paper includes what could be done with that money, what should be done as a priority, what can be done together, and what can be done with partners from outside…
