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Opinions were divided on the idea of ​​eurobonds and even more on a defense commissioner (Photo: EU Council: P. Sanchez, Spain - G. Meloni Italy - E. Silina, Latvia - L. Frieden, Luxembourg - U. Von der Leyen - O.Scholz, Germany - K. Mitsotakis, Greece)
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[Decryption] Industry and defense capabilities. The Twenty-seven change gear

Olivier Jehin 11 min read

(B2) Call for the EIB to change its policy, mandate given to the Commission to consider new financing, approval of a new 'Defense' strategy, preparation for crises... the 27 have become aware of the urgent need

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The strategy aims to reduce dependence on purchases outside the EU, particularly from the United States (Photo: Czech army)
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[Decryption] The first EU defense industrial strategy (EDIS)

Olivier Jehin 10 min read

(B2) Boost the defense industry, consolidate an internal market, ensure security of supply and anchor Ukrainian industry. These are the four objectives of the EU's first industrial strategy for this sector, which is essential for autonomy.

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The Estonian SME Baltic Workboats is among the Top 25 countries having received the most funding under the FED. (©Baltic Workboats)
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[Decryption] European Defense Fund. Outline of financing dynamics (study)

Romain Mielcarek 3 min read

(B2) An update on the volumes of data from the European Defense Fund makes it possible to identify some trends and developments in the most committed countries and companies, the distribution of program coordinators, or even the

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The French Dassault blocked some of the proposals from defense manufacturers (Photo: © Dassault Aviation)
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[Analysis] Arsenal logic undermines the development of a European industrial policy

Olivier Jehin 10 min read

(B2) The “arsenal logic” is what characterizes the very particular relationship that a certain number of European companies in the defense sector maintain with their national state. It locks them into an opposition

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Joint purchasing could be achieved through a VAT exemption in particular (photo: MOD Belgium "Exercice Certex" - Archives B2)
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[Decryption] The first avenues of the future defense industrial strategy are emerging. A quick consultation

Olivier Jehin 14 min read

(B2) The consultation on the future defense industrial strategy (EDIS) and the defense investment program (EDIP) is being carried out at full speed. It must end at the end of the month to allow time

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