Romania: SAFE: European Commission approves Romania’s EUR 16.7 bln defense plan

January 16, 2026

SAFE: European Commission approves Romania’s EUR 16.7 bln defense plan
Jan 16, 2026

SAFE: European Commission approves Romania’s EUR 16.7 bln defense plan.

The European Commission (EC) approved Romania's national defense projects worth almost EUR 16.7 billion under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, paving the way for low-cost, long-term EU loans aimed at strengthening military capabilities and strategic infrastructure. On January (…)

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