In Brussels, EU external officer Kaja Kallas recently rejected a proposed group of experts for defense policy. This decision followed opposition from Germany and Italy, who felt the initiative was not timely. The group was intended to enhance Conventional Military Capacity in Europe, but the lack of consensus led to its cancellation, with a shift in focus towards NATO's planning process.
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