Bolojan, after the European Council. Romania, « Logistic Hub » for other bands

Europe will assume a much greater role in its own defense, by allocating funds for security and defense, said the interim president, Ilie Bolojan, after the European Council.

According to the head of the Romanian state, the leaders of the countries of the European Union have proposed that for all EU states there may be the possibility of the saving clause so that the balance of states is not affected by the additional defense expenses.

Bolojan added that, in this framework, there will be a fund of 150 billion euros, in the form of a loan supported by the EU budget, available to states, for defense expenses.

Also, EU leaders have also established the strengthening of the eastern flank from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, the interim president added.

Romania will not send military troops to the field in Ukraine, but it may be, if necessary, a 'logistics' hub' for other troops, Ilie Bolojan, after the European Council, said on Thursday.

He said that, most likely, the heads of defense in Romania will be at the Paris meeting convened by the President of France, Emanuel Macron.

After the meeting of the EU leaders, the interim chief of the state suggested the importance of convening a meeting of the Supreme Defense Council.