Germany sinks von der Leyen’s €18 billion pet warship project
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Germany has cancelled a von der Leyen-era naval frigate plan worth up to €18 billion, citing severe delays and cost overruns. The decision deals a blow to European defence cooperation ambitions and revives questions about Berlin's commitment to joint EU security projects.
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