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EU and France to Sign €15 Billion Defense Deal Wednesday

EU and France to Sign €15 Billion Defense Deal Wednesday. The European Union and France will sign a €15.1 billion ($17.5 billion) loan agreement for defense on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

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EU and France to Sign €15 Billion Defense Deal Wednesday. The European Union and France will sign a €15.1 billion ($17.5 billion) loan agreement for defense on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

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EU and France to Sign €15 Billion Defense Deal Wednesday.Supported · Medium-high confidence
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EU and France to Sign €15 Billion Defense Deal Wednesday.
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