Eighteen EU member states have submitted a request for integration in defense programs ‘Safe’totaling at least 127 billion euros.

According to today’s announcement European committeeGreece, Cyprus, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Slovakia and Slovakia Europe ‘), which has the potential to grant up to 150 billion euros to the Member States to increase their national military spending.

Member States have a deadline until July 31 to express their interest and apply for loans from the Safe average and will then have four months to analyze the type of projects, their partners and the budget for their projects in detail.

The European Commission notes that the “timely” expression of interest from the Member States will allow it to evaluate demand and prepare for capital market capital. The deadline for the official submission of applications under Safe is November 30, 2025.

The Defense and Space Commissioner, PuminHe said: “The strong interest in Safe, with at least 127 billion euros in potential defense supplies, demonstrates EU unity and ambition in security and defense. We remain committed to supporting EU countries in their efforts to boost European security. “Safe” is a symbol of our collective commitment to enhance our defensive readiness for a safer and united future. “

“Safe” is part of a wider program presented at the end of March by the European Commission, which aims to mobilize up to 800 billion euros for the re -equipment of the European continent.

‘Safe’ is a key means of EU To enhance durability and security, supporting investments in areas such as defense, dual -use infrastructure, cyberspace and strategic supply chains.