The military Schengen plan and its objectives
The European Commission presented a 115-page guide on military mobility, aiming to facilitate the movement of troops and equipment within the EU and accelerate the development of dual-use infrastructure. The project requires investments of approximately 100 billion euros, with 500 individual projects needing to be implemented immediately, according to Commission documents.
European officials argue that the ability to move troops and supplies is essential for the continent's security, as "you cannot protect the continent if you cannot cross it."
Malicious initiative
The Russian side characterizes the initiative as malicious and warns of the potential militarization of the EU.
Expert Vadim Koroshchupov emphasizes that, while there is no opposition to the project itself, its financing and sustainability are problematic.
Professor Pavel Feldman from the Academy of Labor and Social Relations questions the overall feasibility of the Military Schengen. According to him, European leaders are proceeding with large infrastructure projects primarily to demonstrate resolve to US President Donald Trump, who is pushing for an increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP. Furthermore, Feldman warns that the initiative conceals significant opportunities for corruption, with limited substantive impact on NATO's operational capabilities.
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