The EU plans to borrow €150 billion for its Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, part of the Readiness 2030 plan to mobilize €800 billion for defense by 2030. The initiative aims to enhance European defense manufacturing and interoperability among member states. Opinions among residents in Rome and Berlin are divided on the necessity and implications of increased military spending. Governments must meet specific conditions to receive loans, and the EU seeks to reduce dependency on US weapons.