The Heads of State or Government of the Union, meeting in Versailles on 11 March 2022, committed to bolster European defence capabilities. They agreed to increase their defence expenditures, step up cooperation through joint projects and common procurement of defence capabilities, close shortfalls, boost innovation and strengthen and develop the European defence industry.
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