Question of method
Given the approaching threats from Russia, there is a wide range of consensus that needs to strengthen defense throughout Europe.
The problem is that there is no agreement on what it accompanies.
“It’s very clear that everyone around the table must increase investment,” said the EU official.
“It’s not a matter of whether it is a matter of the method.”
Brussels estimates that BLOC needs to invest 500 billion euros ($ 500 billion) in defense in the next 10 years.
The important split line develops mainly on the necessary investment funding method, whether it should be spent only on the EU’s cash on the EU weapon or whether NATO should play a role.
With geographic division, countries near Russia are doing much more than those who are already west.
Funding is a major issue, and many member countries are promoting large -scale joint EU borrowing.
However, Germany, which is facing this month’s election, tried to close the delicate topic discussion.
“The worries are that if the conference doesn’t discuss the elephant in the financing room, another box may be a tic exercise,” said one EU diplomat.
With no signs of movement, the EU has called for the block lending department EIB to reduce loans to defense agencies.
The weapon has been accused of being more concerned about its own industry for a long time, claiming that he should buy weapons in the EU.
Others argue that the country should look at those who can supply the fastest.
They argue that purchasing from the United States may be a way to keep Trump on your side.
The labor department with NATO is also in the spotlight. Some EU people say that Brussels should be involved in the goal of what the country needs.
