EU governments should use the €150 billion in loans to buy from European defence firms, von der Leyen says.

Giovanna Faggionato11 March 2025
"These loans should finance purchases from European producers to help boost our own defence industry. The contract should be multiannual to give the industry the predictability they need. And, finally, there should be a focus on joint procurement," Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told lawmakers on Monday.