According to a draft set of conclusions for the European Council meeting on 21 and 22 March, dated 11 March, European leaders are expected to advocate strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) throughout the Union.
They will reportedly invite the High Representative and the European Commission to swiftly implement the Joint Communication on a European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS), presented on 5 March (see EUROPE B13364A2). The EU Council will be...