The European Union has just published the White Paper, which sets out directions for defence improvement for the coming years. The paper identifies Russia as a major threat to Europe's safety and underlines the request to increase defence spending. By 2030, the EU is to be full prepared for possible armed conflict. What steps is Brussels planning, and what amounts will be allocated to this?
Russia as a threat: the EU puts the "strategy of a porcupine"
In the White Paper, Russia has been explicitly recognised as a threat to the safety of all Europe. In consequence to this, the EU proposes to proceed to re-assemble Ukraine, utilizing the alleged porcupine strategy. It involves strengthening defence capabilities by providing modern military equipment and technological support.
“Europe is ready to act,” stressed the head of the European Commission. – How much we invest in defence shows how much we value it. And over the last fewer decades, we haven't attributed adequate value to her. We must spend more," added Kaja Kallas, head of EU diplomacy.
ReArm Europe: 7 key areas of defence reinforcement
The European Commission has identified 7 main areas to be strengthened under the ReArm Europe Plan. These are:
- Air defense – improvement of systems to defend against air strikes.
- Artillery systems – modernization and increase of fire power.
- Ammunition and missiles – ensuring adequate stocks in case of conflict.
- drone and anti-drone systems – investments in unmanned technologies.
- Military mobility – improving logistics and military transport.
- Artificial intelligence, quantum, electronic and cyber warfare – the improvement of modern military technologies.
- Strategic support factors, combat capabilities and critical infrastructure protection – strengthening key safety sectors.
The implementation of these plans is to be supported by peculiar funds and investments.
Euro billion for defence: fresh financial mechanisms
The EU plans to earmark hundreds of billions of euros for defence. Under the fresh financial mechanisms, associate States will be able to compose back 1.5% of their GDP for defence from their public debt. In addition, SAFE (Security Action for Europe) is planned to rise €150 billion in global markets.
The European Investment Bank is besides intended to loosen the policy on lending investments in defence and defence. This is simply a crucial facilitation for associate States who want to increase their military capabilities.
2030: Europe's full combat readiness
The European Union sets itself an ambitious objective: by 2030, all associate States are to accomplish full combat readiness. The paper stresses that the planet has not witnessed specified major geopolitical changes since 1945 and that Europe cannot stay passive to these challenges.
"The EU is always committed to acting without prejudice to the circumstantial nature of the safety and defence policies of circumstantial associate States and to taking account of the safety and defence interests of each EU member," says the White Paper.
Summary: Europe on the road to military independence
The European Union is committed to military reinforcement and independence. In the face of threats from Russia and dynamic geopolitical changes, Brussels is planning immense investments in defence. With the ReArm Europe Plan and the fresh financial mechanisms, the EU is expected to be full prepared for possible conflict as early as 2030.
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