
Bachelor of Science (BS) · Universiteit Leiden
Filippo is a student at Leiden University
Main Question: Does the new MFF proposal provide sufficient resources to meet the EU’s strategic competitiveness ambitions Argument: The Competitiveness Fund is insufficient compared to the Draghi report’s €800bn annual target. Essentially, it relies on shuffling existing funds rather than “new m…

Europe faces serious munitions shortages exposed by Ukraine’s high ammunition demands. Without legacy stockpiles, Europe must prioritise a large and diverse munitions output to ensure its defence operates at maximum capacity and thus help establish deterrence. Reducing cross-political bureaucracy…
