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These are the European defence projects the Netherlands is leading

Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz / photo: euco

In a new overview of European defence cooperation sent to parliament, Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz presents an unusually detailed picture of how the Netherlands is positioning itself at the centre of European military integration, from joint weapons procurement and military mobility to defence-industrial cooperation and support for Ukraine. The documents show The Hague is not simply backing closer European cooperation in principle, but is actively seeking leadership roles in some of the continent's most strategically important defence initiatives.

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