Ursula von der Leyen She explained at a press conference on Wednesday late in the evening that the leaders discussed, among others issues of competitiveness and energy. She drew attention to the need to simplify procedures and further investments.
She also said what European industry would drive. In this context, she pointed to Renewable energy sources and nuclear energy – This is to lead to a decrease in energy prices.
– these fossil fuels that we import, are The price factor swing von der Leyen.
Brussels. The EU wants to arm. “We will abolish restrictions”
The head of the European Commission reported that the EU has an ambitious defense plan. – We want to spend more, together, better and in Europe – she emphasized.
– Progress is an absolute necessity for the EU. Last week, we reached an agreement as to increasing defense and defense expenditure. (…) we will abolish restrictions on national deficits to free the means that Member States they could spend more on reinforcements she explained.
Importantly, Brussels will open the possibility of joint military purchases Association countries that are not EU members.
The following countries have this status: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia (the accession process was de facto suspended – ed.), North Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine.