European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the European Union to subsidize defence production for Kiev, emphasizing the need for increased, better, and more unified spending among member states with the mantra "We have to spend more, we have to spend better, we have to spend European". In an exclusive interview with the Financial Times, von der Leyen highlighted the importance of incentivizing Europe's defence industry to enhance production capabilities and promote consolidation. Drawing parallels with the EU's strategy during the Covid-19 pandemic, she suggested using taxpayer funds to boost military production. Additionally, von der Leyen's proposal includes working with incentives to encourage member states to collaborate more closely on defence projects, suggesting, "Say you want a new tank? Well, huddle up!". The interview was conducted by @khalafroula and @hallbenjamin and featured in the FT.
Great to catch up with Ursula @vonderleyen at #MSC2024 to strengthen US-EU ties and explore new ways we can cooperate on trade, defense, and combating climate change. https://t.co/27SU68HhVm
"Ursula von der Leyen [maximum evil globalist] said the commission was developing its defence industry strategy informed by the experience of using taxpayer cash to boost the production of Covid-19 vaccines and for joint purchases of gas." https://t.co/RU9NbUt6LO
Ursula von der Leyen calls on the EU to subsidize defense production in an interview with the @FT. “We should work with incentives so that it is better for member states to work together. Say you want a new tank? Well, huddle up!” https://t.co/1ses6I3W8I
🏴☠️ Ursula von der Leyen calls on EU to SUBSIDIZE defense production for Kiev EU will use taxpayer cash to boost military production, like w/ Covid-19 vaccines “We have to spend more, we have to spend better, we have to spend European” von der Leyen said EU taking 2% seriously? https://t.co/UauqTr4LDN
very ESG much wow Ursula von der Leyen calls on EU to subsidise defence production https://t.co/IXwLapZOYU
FT exclusive: Brussels should incentivise Europe’s defence industry to ramp up production and promote consolidation, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told the FT https://t.co/hyuV72h7vV https://t.co/6OVH5XHIxE
Ursula von der Leyen calls on EU to subsidise defence production https://t.co/mYobYfdYyY via @ft
Today @khalafroula @hallbenjamin and I interviewed Ursula @vonderleyen. Here’s what the President of the European Commission had to say about improving Europe’s defence industry https://t.co/ZCNjHefhfB