Europe

Published on 11/02/2026 – 17:43 GMT+1 European Union defence ministers on Wednesday approved the national investment plans of eight member states, paving the way for the first disbursements under the bloc’s €150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) scheme. The plans by Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania are together worth €38 billion. “Today’s decisions show that the EU is not only talking about defence – we are delivering. Through SAFE, we are strengthening our security where it matters the most,” said Vasilis Palmas, minister of defence of Cyprus, which currently holds the presidency of the Council…

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