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Germany likely to ask for EU leeway on defence spending, finance minister says

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Germany is likely to ask the European Commission for an exemption from European Union borrowing limits to increase defence spending in coming years without breaking EU rules, German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies told Reuters on Friday. "It looks likely that we may do that, but the final decision needs to be taken," Kukies said in an interview on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington. He added that this matter is being discussed in the German government in coordination with the incoming coalition

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Helsingin Sanomat

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National Defense | Finland requests EU exemption to increase defense spending

According to the Ministry of Finance, most EU countries will probably apply for the same permit.

2 months ago·Helsinki, Finland

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Bild

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Because of EU rule: Is Merz-debt deal still in place?

Merz wants to strengthen roads and the Bundeswehr with XXL debt, but strict EU rules could endanger his plan.

2 months ago·Berlin, Germany

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The German Marshall Fund of the United States

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The EU army: more than just a beautiful vision?

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Observador

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The Commission has not yet received a request to activate a budget clause for the Defense

Only Germany submitted the request to activate a budget clause for the Defense, with the deadline ending at the end of the month. Brussels is in contact with all Member States on the matter.

2 months ago·Portugal

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Politico Europe

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Germany triggers EU’s emergency clause for defense spending

Acting Finance Minister Jörg Kukies also pushes for wider definition of security investment.

2 months ago·Brussels, Belgium

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Il Fatto Quotidiano

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Germany pushes for rearmament: asked the EU to release defense spending from the Stability Pact

Germany wants to be able to implement its 900 billion rearmament plan, but to do so it needs a concession from the European Union. For this reason, as announced by a spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance, it has already asked the Commission that defense spending be exempted from the limits imposed by the Stability Pact. “An increase in defense spending is essential - said the spokesperson - Therefore, on 19 March, the European Commission prop…

2 months ago·Rome, Italy

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