Over the past year, the European Union has taken major steps to strengthen its security and prepare for the challenges of the future. From defence to space, the EU has worked to protect citizens, support Ukraine’s defence industry and secure Europe’s place in a rapidly changing world.
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Building on its plans to protect peace and ramp up our continent’s defence readiness, the European Commission has unveiled a set of measures that should significantly enhance military mobility across Europe.
The EU Defence Observer is a new monthly newsletter dedicated to raising awareness among individuals interested in defence activities carried out by the Commission, with a focus on programme directly supported by DG DEFIS.
Today, the Commission and the High Representative have proposed to EU Member States the ‘Preserving Peace – Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030′, a comprehensive plan to strengthen European defence capabilities.
The European Union and the United Kingdom have marked the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship with agreements on a number of ambitious accords that will promote prosperity on both sides of the Channel and strengthen cooperation on common priorities.
The Commission has proposed a new Multiannual Financial Framework of almost EUR 2 trillion. The proposal includes a sizeable increase of the AMIF, BMVI and ISF Funds, tripling subsidies. With additional funding from the EU Thematic Facility, the HOME Funds should receive EUR 74 billion in total.
The European Commission has proposed new measures to cut red tape and facilitate the €800 billion of investment that EU countries need to ensure their defence industries can deliver at speed and scale.
On 12 June, the Horizon Europe fund is launching a new call for projects. With a budget close to EUR 250 million, it will cover EU external border management, protection of infrastructure, cybersecurity, disaster resilience, the protection of EU citizens, and strengthened security research.
Policymakers, law enforcement & civil society came together to strengthen cooperation in responding to the evolving threats of radicalisation and violent extremism.
The Commission welcomes the agreement in the Council on the Security for Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument. The Commission will raise up to €150 billion on the capital markets, providing financial levers to EU countries to ramp up investments in key defence areas.
