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To achieve this, the EU has identified 500 critical infrastructure points—bridges, tunnels, and ports—that require immediate structural reinforcement to support the weight of modern armored columns. The price tag for this logistical feat is estimated between €70 and €100 billion, a cost the EU is attempting to absorb through a massive expansion of its defense budget. Under the 2028–2034 cycle, defense spending is set to increase fivefold, reflecting a permanent shift in European priorities from social integration to territorial survival.
