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MNI BRIEF: EIB Should Lend More To Defence - Top EU Official

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EU Council President Charles Michel agrees the European Investment Bank should change its lending policy so as to boost public and private investment in defence, while military manufacturers should be given priority during supply chain bottlenecks, EU officials said, reporting on a meeting with defence sector representatives on March 11,

Michel called for EU defence bonds in November last year.

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EU Council President Charles Michel agrees the European Investment Bank should change its lending policy so as to boost public and private investment in defence, while military manufacturers should be given priority during supply chain bottlenecks, EU officials said, reporting on a meeting with defence sector representatives on March 11,

Michel called for EU defence bonds in November last year.