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Romania's Senate passes amended defence laws with days to spare before EU funding deadline

1 min read Romania, army, SAFE, European Union, air defence, procurement

Romania's upper house has approved two emergency ordinances clearing the last legislative hurdles for the country to sign military procurement contracts under the European Union's SAFE programme. The Senate voted on Tuesday to adopt both pieces of legislation, though in amended form. The legislation is required

Romania's massive EU defence loan under fire over costs and broken promises

2 min read Romania, SAFE, defence loan, Defence, army, Thales, Rheinmetall, Romarm

Romania stands to borrow €16.6bn under the EU’s SAFE defence programme — but analysts, generals and the country’s own state arms maker are warning that most of the money will flow abroad. Romania is the second-largest recipient of EU defence loans under the SAFE (Security Action for Europe)