France and Germany at Odds Over European Defense Investment Proposals
March 8, 2025
The European Commission's proposal for 150 billion euros in defense investments has sparked a confrontation between France and Germany. The disagreement centers on whether the funds should only support EU industries or also include those from non-EU countries like Turkey. Macron advocates for financing only European arms, while Scholz calls for the inclusion of non-EU partners. This situation raises concerns that the initiative might be stalled due to the differing views of member states.