As the United States reduces its backing for Ukraine, EU countries have placed increased emphasis on bolstering their defense capabilities. On Thursday’s EU summit, Germany, typically known for its cautious financial policies, took the lead in advocating for revisions to fiscal rules in order to accommodate higher defense expenditure.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/07/germanys-historic-defence-turnabout-dominates-euco-discussions-radio-schuman