Trump’s ask that EU countries increase defense spending unfeasible — expert

[TASS Russian News Agency] - 01/22/2025

Olivier Schmitt noted that Europe was facing a number of serious problems, including the high cost of energy resources, difficulties with the integration of the single market and aging populations



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