The Union and its Member States continue to show that they are able to react rapidly to geopolitical events and that they are willing to use sufficient financial resources towards strengthening the defence industry of the Union. At the same time, it is of utmost importance to continue to invest in the social objectives of the Union through the ESF+, as social cohesion is a cornerstone of the Union’s democratic and societal resilience, which is essential for the purpose of facing threats of aggression.
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