Press releases
Press Officer for Security and Defence: Viktor ALMQVIST
Contact details:
- Phone number: (+32) 228 31 834 (BXL)
- Mobile number: (+32) 470 88 29 42
- E-mail: [email protected]
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- X account: @EP_Defence
- Elke SCHMUTTERER
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On Tuesday, MEPs on the Committee and Security and Defence put forward their recommendations to close critical EU defence capability gaps.
On Tuesday, MEPs adopted proposals on ways to move towards a genuine EU single market for defence.
On Wednesday, Parliament gave its green light to a decision by the Council to apply the enhanced cooperation procedure to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion support loan.
Following the decision to apply its so-called “urgency procedure”, MEPs will vote on a proposal for a €90 billion support loan to Ukraine at an upcoming plenary session.
In a new report, MEPs highlight the EU’s security and defence partnerships as key to responding effectively to emerging threats and to enhance the EU’s global role.
On Thursday, Parliament condemned Belarus for conducting an escalating campaign of coordinated hybrid attacks against Lithuania and the EU.
Parliament calls for improved financing options to support Europe’s defence readiness
In a new report, MEPs make proposals on how to remove hurdles for financing Europe’s defence industry.
Following the decision to apply its so-called urgency procedure, MEPs will vote on the proposal for a reparations loan to Ukraine at the January 2026 plenary session.
On Monday, MEPs from four committees approved new proposals to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness in the face of security challenges.
In a new report assessing the EU’s common security and defence policy, MEPs stress the need for more European effort, cooperation, and solidarity.