Von der Leyen has no problem buying weapons from the USA – Diepresse.com
However, the EU Commission pleads for more European weapons production.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Despite the change of course of the United States under President Donald Trump, sees no problem with buying weapons from the United States. In an interview with the weekly newspaper « The time« With » yes « she answered the question of whether you could still buy US weapons that Washington could be tapered technically. « Nevertheless, I personally advocate that we produce more and more European, » she said.
Most weapons come from outside
At the moment it is the case that the lion’s share of the military material that member states buy from outside of Europe, said the CDUPolitician further. But this also means that good jobs, research and development would be created there.
« I want more to take place within Europe in the future. This can also be American companies that develop and produce in Europe, » said Von der Leyen. It is crucial that the billions that the EU now invest also triggered a positive effect for the European economy.
EU wants to upgrade with billions
The EU wants to upgrade strongly. Recently, the heads of state and government had agreed on various measures that the EU Commission had previously proposed. This includes EU loans of 150 billion euros and an exception to defense spending on the EU debt rules. A total of 800 billion euros are to be mobilized in the next four years. (APA/dpa)
