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Luxembourg's Frieden backs France's made in EU arms procurement push

Luxembourg's prime minister Luc Frieden said in Brussels that he backs France's push for the EU to prioritise "made in the EU" military equipment, arguing Europe must become more self reliant in defence procurement.

Reported Opinion AI-drafted Luxembourg Times, 3 February 2025

What it does not test. The remarks are a policy position, not a decision; no procurement rule was changed by this statement.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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