EU ministers push for a joint defence fund to secure a more self-reliant Europe.
7 April 2025
EU finance ministers are preparing to explore an ambitious new initiative in the bloc’s approach to collective security.
At the heart is the proposed European Defence Mechanism (EDM) – a joint fund designed to reshape how Europe procures, funds, and manages its military capabilities, while reducing its long-standing dependence on the United States.
At the heart is the proposed European Defence Mechanism (EDM) – a joint fund designed to reshape how Europe procures, funds, and manages its military capabilities, while reducing its long-standing dependence on the United States.