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German Experts Say Sovereignty Within Reach With Strategic Spending
A paper by German defense experts suggests that Europe can achieve sovereignty in defense and security with an annual investment of €50 billion over the next decade. The proposal identifies ten key capability gaps, including command and control, autonomous systems, and deep strike, which could be addressed through strategic spending. According to the authors, this investment would cost an estimated €150-500 billion by 2030, but would provide Europe with the autonomy to act independently. The paper was published by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, as reported by Defense News.