European Commission says SAFE agreement marks security step
Key points
€150 billion for Europe, €15 billion for France
Opens first chapter of sustained European security and defence commitment
TL;DR
Commissaire Serafin said France had long advocated for Europe to assume greater defence responsibilities.
SAFE agreement signed in Paris on 17 June 2026 allocates €150 billion for Europe and €15 billion for France.
Serafin said the agreement opens the first chapter of a sustained European commitment to security and defence and that the next multiannual financial framework will give defence an important place.
Original text
Commission européenne - Discours [Seul le texte prononcé fait foi] Déclaration du Commissaire Serafin lors de la cérémonie de signature de l'accord SAFE à Paris Paris, le 17 juin 2026 Madame la Ministre, Monsieur le Ministre, Monsieur le Commissaire, Mesdames et Messieurs, Nous sommes ici pour franchir une étape importante dans la construction d'une Europe capable de prendre davantage en main son destin. Ce moment s'...
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