16/06/2025

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Defending Europe in the Age of ESG: Legal Tensions Between EU Defence Spending and Sustainable Finance Regulation

Driven by the urgent need for stronger collective security, the EU has entered a new era of defence cooperation and investment. The Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 was as a catalyst for a decisive shift in the EU defence policy. In response, the Versailles Declaration of 11 March 2022 marked a strategic turning point with Member States committing to substantially increase defence spending and enhance cooperation in defence investment.

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Lisa KLEMANN

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Garry REULAND

Senior Associate
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Garry REULAND

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