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The European Parliament approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine to fund defence, backed 458–140 with 44 abstentions, to be financed by EU borrowing and paid from the EU budget.

Le Figaro
European loan to Ukraine: Jordan Bardella opposes it and draws criticism from other camps

The European Parliament broadly approved on Wednesday the 90 billion euro loan to help Ukraine in the face of Russia, notably to buy weapons. The MEPs backed this loan for the 2026-2027 period with 458 votes in favor, 140 against and 44 abstentions.

European loan to Ukraine: Jordan Bardella opposes it and draws criticism from other camps
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Der Standard
EU Parliament Greenlights 90 Billion for Ukraine Loan

Europeans will also offset the US shortfall in Ukraine aid and insist on a Buy-European clause. In Ukraine, rumors about an election date caused a stir.

EU Parliament Greenlights 90 Billion for Ukraine Loan
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Le Monde
European Loan to Ukraine: Jordan Bardella Votes Against, Drawing Criticism from Other Camps

The National Rally criticizes the loan’s set-up, explained a close ally of Jordan Bardella, seeing too broad exemptions for weapons purchases outside Europe. He argues the loan rests on the assumption that Russia will reimburse war damages rather than on real European guarantees.

European Loan to Ukraine: Jordan Bardella Votes Against, Drawing Criticism from Other Camps
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Corriere della Sera
Aiuti a Kiev, la Camera approva la fiducia: 207 sì, 119 no e 4 astenuti. Il via libera anche dai deputati vicini a Vannacci

Il governo ha posto la questione di fiducia sul disegno di legge sull'invio di armi per sostenere l'Ucraina nella guerra

Aiuti a Kiev, la Camera approva la fiducia: 207 sì, 119 no e 4 astenuti. Il via libera anche dai deputati vicini a Vannacci
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Le Monde
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : le Parlement européen approuve un prêt de 90 milliards d’euros à Kiev

Ce prêt, soutenu par 458 voix au Parlement européen, sera financé par un emprunt de l’Union européenne sur les marchés financiers et les intérêts seront payés par le budget communautaire.

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : le Parlement européen approuve un prêt de 90 milliards d’euros à Kiev
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Le Figaro
War in Ukraine: the European Parliament approves a €90 billion loan to Kyiv

It will be financed by a loan from the European Union on the financial markets, and the interest will be paid by the EU budget.

War in Ukraine: the European Parliament approves a €90 billion loan to Kyiv
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Il Sole 24 Ore
Dl Ucraina, via libera della Camera alla fiducia. I vannacciani votano sì

Il test per le forze politiche che sostengono il governo Meloni arriva lo stesso giorno in cui il Parlamento europeo ha dato il via libera al prestito da 90 miliardi all’Ucraina

Dl Ucraina, via libera della Camera alla fiducia. I vannacciani votano sì
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Handelsblatt
Ukraine war: EU Parliament approves 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine

Ukraine urgently needs funds to defend itself against Russia's invasion. The EU will help with an interest-free multi-billion-euro loan—the Parliament approves.

Ukraine war: EU Parliament approves 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
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Handelsblatt
Arms: EU Parliament approves €90 billion loan to Ukraine

Ukraine urgently needs fresh money to defend itself against Russia's invasion. The EU plans to help with a €90 billion interest-free loan, and Parliament has given the green light.

Arms: EU Parliament approves €90 billion loan to Ukraine
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