Germany Ready to Take a Leading Role in EU Rearmament Program

Germany is prepared to take a leading role in the EU rearmament program, positioning itself as a front-runner in joint arms projects in response to external security threats, reports the Financial Times, citing a document outlining Berlin's plans.

According to the paper, this document has been prepared ahead of the EU leaders' meeting scheduled for October, which will present a roadmap for enhancing the EU's defense capabilities by 2030. Berlin has put forth its proposals, suggesting the creation of 'collective capability coalitions'—groups of member states that will collaboratively develop and procure weapon systems in specific priority areas, such as air defense.