Seven Years of Big Defense Investment – And Then? (eco.sapo.pt)

• €150 billion SAFE loan program for defense
• Driven by Russia threat and US relations
• Calls for strategic European autonomy

"A Portuguese analysis reviews seven years of increased European defense spending, driven by the Russia threat and uncertain US relations. It highlights financing like the €150 billion SAFE loan program and questions whether Europe has achieved true strategic autonomy. The article stresses the need for sovereignty in defense capabilities."