European Commission Floats 800 bn Euro Fund to Boost Defense Capabilities Brussels, 4 Mar (ONA) —- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed an overall 800 billion euros (USD 841.5 billion) fund to boost defense capabilities, including military aid to Ukraine. Europe is now in the most critical and dangerous times, von der Leyen told reporters in Brussels, highlighting that Europe is ready to significantly boost its defense spending. She ...