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Parliament's democratic role cannot be sidestepped simply for speed when €150 billion is at stake. The emergency clause was misused since proper legislative procedures exist for urgent matters.

Von der Leyen's use of Article 122 is undemocratic overreach. Emergency powers aren't meant for routine defense policy, while sidelining elected representatives and concentrating executive power threatens EU institutional balance and erodes citizen trust in European democracy. If SAFE is to be passed, it must be done so through the proper channels.