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Von der Leyen tells Italy it will benefit greatly from Readiness 2030

Commission President von der Leyen told Corriere della Sera that Readiness 2030 is a massive investment plan from which Italy, with Leonardo and Fincantieri, will benefit greatly, while the EU should keep a constructive dialogue with Washington despite trade differences.

Reported Opinion AI-drafted Corriere della Sera, 29 March 2025

What it does not test. Does not commit any new money or name any new contract beyond the already published White Paper.

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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