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EU Unveils €100 Billion Military Schengen Zone Plan by 2027

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Above: Henna Virkkunen at a press conference in Brussels, on Nov. 19. Image credit: Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu/Getty Images

The Spin

Europe's Military Schengen is a critical defense upgrade that will save lives and strengthen security. Current delays of 45 days to move military equipment between EU countries are unacceptable, especially during crises. This streamlined system will enhance readiness and working conditions for military personnel, and create a cornerstone for the European Defense Union.

Andrius Kubilius on X

The Military Schengen escalates European militarization and threatens regional stability by moving NATO infrastructure closer to Russian borders. This aggressive expansion abandons indivisible security principles and forces retaliatory measures. Europe's 5% GDP defense spending target reveals dangerous war preparations that centralize power in Brussels.

TASS

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