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The European Union is planning to spend billions on the defence industry from 2021 to 2027. (Photo: NATO)

MEPs plan to give up veto on military subsidies

Two Green members of the European Parliament have asked parliament president Antonio Tajani to postpone the vote about a new European Defence Fund until after the EU elections.

They warned against the compromise text of the fund's regulation, which needs approval by the parliament's plenary to become law.

The controversy has pitted MEPs from the left-leaning side of the house against those from the right.

Specifically, the concern is about the parliament sidelining itself, b...

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The European Union is planning to spend billions on the defence industry from 2021 to 2027. (Photo: NATO)

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