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Dutch lawmakers object to EU’s multibillion defense proposal

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The Netherlands voted against a multibillion-euro EU defense plan presented by Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof last week .

The EU 's ReArm Europe plan seeks to mobilize nearly 800 billion ( $872 billion ) to strengthen European defense.

The motion passed in a 73 -71 vote, with the opposition Socialists (SP) also voting in favor.

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