The meeting also resulted in a decision to deny Ukraine an accelerated admission into the union.
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FILE - French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the GE Steam Power System main production site for its nuclear turbine systems in Belfort, eastern France, Feb. 10, 2022.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021.
European leaders argued that the decision to bolster defensive capabilities will align with NATO and its goals, which remain"the foundation of collective defense for its members." "A stronger and more capable EU in the field of security and defense will contribute positively to global and transatlantic security and is complementary to NATO," the declaration stated. The leaders agreed to"invest more and better in defense capabilities and innovative technologies" by increasing defense spending and through tighter cooperation and coordination between armed forces.
Germany still presents the most surprising change in position, with Chancellor Olaf Sholz announcing on Feb. 27 that his government would set aside a 100 billion euro fund to
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