Romania: Nicu?or Dan welcomed the European Commission’s decision to approve (…)

January 16, 2026

Nicu?or Dan welcomed the European Commission’s decision to approve the defense plans
Jan 16, 2026

Nicu?or Dan welcomed the European Commission’s decision to approve the defense plans.

Romanian President Nicu?or Dan welcomed the European Commission's decision on Friday to approve the defense plans of eight EU member states. He announced on Twitter that the first wave of funding under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program has been approved by the European Commission.

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