Twelve Countries Oppose French Push for EU Defence Preference
Twelve EU countries are opposing France’s push for strict “European preference” rules in future EU defence funding, arguing that non-EU allies should remain eligible. The dispute centers on the €409 billion European Competitiveness Fund and reflects broader tensions over EU strategic autonomy, transatlantic defence cooperation, and industrial policy ahead of negotiations on the 2028–2034 budget.
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