Europe's €800bn defence plan risks inefficiency as EU states buy alone

Europe's planned €800bn defence spending increase may be undermined by fragmented procurement, as EU member states are likely to buy individually rather than jointly, reducing economies of scale and bargaining power. The piece argues that without coordinated joint purchasing and value-chain sharing, Europe will remain a price-taker in a seller's market, potentially limiting the effectiveness of the spending surge.

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