EU's decisions are influenced by the arms industry’s lobbying efforts, implying a conflict of interest in policy-making.

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EU's decisions are influenced by the arms industry’s lobbying efforts, implying a conflict of interest in policy-making.

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The EU, being a complex political entity with numerous checks and balances, has mechanisms in place to ensure that its foreign and security policies are formulated based on a comprehensive evaluation of international security landscapes, the interests of its member nations, and in response to specific threats or crises. This process includes input from various stakeholders, including member states, international allies, security experts, and civil society, ensuring a balanced and multi-faceted approach to policy-making that goes beyond the interests of any single industry or lobby group.

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"Lobbying by the arms industry is shaping the European Union’s approach to security and 'defence'."

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The EU is wrong to arm Ukraine. Here’s why

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Arguments opposing European Union support to Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war

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International support to Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war
Russia - Ukraine
Reasons for EU to support Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war
International support in the context of Russia-Ukraine conflict
European Union support to Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war