Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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An EU Commission spokesperson gave a clear update on Italy’s participation in Security Action for Europe — SAFE, the EU’s defence loan instrument.

The spokesperson said the Commission has held exchanges with Italy on two key issues: the final amount Italy may take under SAFE and the timeline for confirming that amount.

The Commission said it will not disclose the final figure yet because the loan agreement still has to be signed.

However, the spokesperson confirmed that Italy has given reassurances that it will inform the Commission in time about the final amount it intends to take.

This is important because any potential leftover SAFE funds must be reallocated quickly to other member states that want additional defence loans.

The Commission said it aims to proceed with the loan agreement signature as fast as possible, so that any unused funds can be reallocated within the required timeline.

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