Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas advocate for the issuance of joint EU bonds to bolster European defense. Rutte emphasizes the EU's economic superiority over Russia and urges increased support for Ukraine. Kallas proposes issuing 100 billion euros in Eurobonds to enhance the European defense industry. Additionally, the Netherlands is already sending drones to Ukraine as part of a coalition led by Latvia.
⚡️Dutch Defense Minister: Netherlands already shipping drones to Ukraine. The Netherlands announced on Feb. 14 that it would take part in a coalition led by Latvia to provide Ukraine with advanced military drone technology. https://t.co/T4m9rXNyNZ
Estonia proposes the EU issue €100 billion in bonds to stimulate the defense industry https://t.co/VEyQ2pzgiA https://t.co/i52LgGgHqs
⚡️ Estonian PM: EU should issue joint bonds to boost European defense. The EU should work on a plan to issue 100 billion euros ($108 billion) in Eurobonds to boost the European defense industry, Estonian PM Kaja Kallas told Bloomberg on Feb. 18. https://t.co/Cve1eG3vZa
*ESTONIA PREMIER CALLS FOR €100B IN JOINT BONDS TO DEFEND EUROPE
The EU's economic power is by far superior to Russia, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte told the Kyiv Independent on Feb. 17, in an interview at the #MunichSecurityConference, urging European nations to invest more in defense and support for Ukraine. https://t.co/IvNEJjJNYX
EU should sell joint bonds to boost European defense, Estonian premier says https://t.co/MW2aYtbMkT via @AlbertoNardelli https://t.co/QJq4ueWwCs