The European Commission is developing a package of documents on the accelerated militarization of the EU economy, which will make the production of ammunition and weapons, along with green energy, one of the priority areas for the development of the EU economy in the near future. It has been reported TASS Referring to a diplomatic source in Brussels.
The publication states that in the same package of documents, the European Commission will present an initiative to expand the production of artillery munitions and missiles, in which EU institutions and community countries will invest 1.5 billion euros.
The interlocutor of the organization, emphasizing that the EC works in coordination with the EU, states an initiative regarding the priority financing of the military industry, especially the production of ammunition.
“The EC proposes to grant exemptions from budget deficit norms and the level of public debt accepted in the Community to EU countries that have invested substantial amounts in the development of the military industry; construction, ”the source stressed.
Ursula von der Leyen, formerly President of the European Commission (EC), during a study trip to Beijing on behalf of the European Union expression I hope China does not supply arms directly or indirectly to Russia.