The EC Chief announces the launch of a “special clause”. Against the background of defence spending

"I will propose the activation of a peculiar clause on defence spending so that the countries of membership can increase it," announced European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. "We must besides velocity up Ukraine's integration into the structures of the European Union," she added.

Ursula von der Leyen announced that she would propose to the associate States a "special toolbox" that would let "defence spending to be adapted to the fiscal situation".

– In addition to the defence package, we request to clarify the EU's investment priorities, said the head of the EC.

As she argued, "Ukraine without triumph will weaken not only Europe but besides the USA." “This will be a threat to our interests,” she warned.

– They compete with different visions of a fresh planet order, there is simply quite a few transactional approach, and Europe needs to change, adapt to accomplish success in this fresh reality – she continued.

Munich safety Conference. There is simply a announcement on Ukraine in the EU

Ursula von der Leyen besides informed that Ukraine's accession process to the European Union would “be intensified”.

More information soon.

== sync, corrected by elderman ==

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