Bangladesh, June 25 -- The European Unions €150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program has ignited a fierce institutional battle between the European Commission and the European Parliament, exposing deep fissures in the blocs governance structure. At the heart of the conflict lies a fundamental question: who holds the authority to shape Europes defense strategy in an era of escalating geopolitical tensions? The Commissions reliance on Article 122 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), a clause designed for emergencies like pandemics or natural disasters, has drawn sharp criticism from Parliament, which accuses the executive of undermining democratic legitimacy. This clash not only highlights the te...