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In March, an ambitious EU initiative titled the "Rearm Europe" plan was unveiled, encouraging member states to increase defense spending significantly—by an estimated €800 billion. This strategy includes facilitating loans and relaxing rules to allow member states the flexibility to bolster their defense budgets without incurring penalties. The EU recognizes that increased spending, if managed effectively, could catalyze significant fiscal expansion and bolster collective security, but concerns persist: the path to achieving this remains fraught with challenges.