EU Unlocks €800 Billion for Defense: The ReArm Europe Plan Explained EU Unlocks €800 Billion for Defense: The ReArm Europe Plan Explained Article written and published by Etienne Matuszewski on March 10, 2025 An Emergency Summit in Brussels The European Union (EU) has greenlit an ambitious plan to bolster its defense capabilities, committing up to €800 billion ($840 billion) under the "ReArm Europe" initiative. The decision, finalized during an emergency summit in Brussels on March 6, 2025, comes as the bloc seeks to address growing geopolitical uncertainties and provide sustained support to Ukraine following the halt of U.S. military aid to Kyiv. A Massive Boost to Defense Spending According to Reuters , the EU’s 27 leaders agreed to double the bloc’s defense expenditures compared to 2024, with the total package reaching €800 billion. This includes ...