Following the US's decision to stop military aid and intelligence support to Ukraine, European leaders have committed to a historic increase in defense spending amounting to 800 billion euros. This move indicates a significant shift in the EU's defense strategy, necessitating changes to fiscal rules to allow for increased borrowing. While nations such as Germany face constitutional challenges to achieve this autonomy, others like France have been preparing for such a shift. Overall, public support for Enhanced defense measures is growing in Europe, but concerns about deterring Russia remain.
The 800bn fund marks a new era for the EU, requiring profound constitutional changes in some states like Germany to achieve defensive autonomy.”},{
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