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DRAFT REPORT (2023/2119(INI))

Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2023

AFET-PR-750101

Committee on Foreign Affairs · Rapporteur: Sven Mikser

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This is a draft report by the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the implementation of the common security and defence policy in 2023. It calls for continued military support to Ukraine, faster ammunition delivery and joint procurement, and a long-term security commitments package. It asks the EU and member states to fully implement the Strategic Compass, including the rapid deployment capacity of at least 5 000 troops and the practical modalities for Article 44 TEU. It seeks more robust civilian and military CSDP missions, adequate and sustainable funding for the CFSP budget and the European Peace Facility, and higher defence spending by member states. It calls for stronger action against hybrid warfare, foreign information manipulation and interference, and cyber threats, and for closer EU-NATO cooperation and partnerships. It asks for greater parliamentary scrutiny of defence spending and for a fully-fledged European Parliament Committee on Security and Defence.

Committee position. The rapporteur proposes that Parliament call for continued support to Ukraine, full implementation of the Strategic Compass, stronger CSDP missions and funding, higher defence spending, and firmer action against hybrid and cyber threats.

Key points

  1. Parliament stands with Ukraine and condemns Russia's illegal war of aggression, deploring its global consequences through higher energy prices and food shortages.
  2. The EU will keep supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes to restore its territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.
  3. The European Peace Facility's financial sustainability must be ensured, and the Military Assistance Mission and the EU Advisory Mission in Ukraine need adequate means.
  4. Ammunition delivery from existing stocks and joint procurement must be sped up, and the European External Action Service should propose a long-term security commitments package for Ukraine.
  5. Member states should strengthen military planning and conduct capacity, and the VP/HR should set out practical modalities for implementing Article 44 TEU to activate the rapid deployment capacity.
  6. The VP/HR and member states should deliver more robust, flexible and modular CSDP missions, building on the new Civilian CSDP Compact.
  7. Funding for the CFSP budget should increase, including a civilian support facility, and member states should raise security and defence resources in the next multiannual financial framework and amend the EPF financing process.
  8. The Commission and VP/HR should update the defence investment gap analysis, and the underfinanced European Defence Fund should be extended, with EDIRPA complemented by the European Defence Investment Program.
  9. Member states should increase defence spending, and EU NATO members should raise military budgets to at least 2 % of GDP.
  10. The EU should boost its response to hybrid warfare, foreign information manipulation and interference, and cyber threats, including through the EU Hybrid Toolbox and the Cyber Solidarity Act.
  11. The EU should strengthen critical infrastructure and technology security against actors linked to the Chinese government, and reinforce intelligence sharing through the Single Intelligence Analysis Capacity.
  12. The EU should deepen security and defence cooperation with NATO and partners, including in the Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership and strategic maritime areas.

Who is affected

  • Ukraine: continued EU military, training and financial support, and steps towards integration in EU defence programmes.
  • EU member states: asked to increase defence spending, provide troops and expertise, and fund CSDP missions.
  • Moldova: a new civilian CSDP Partnership Mission to strengthen its security sector against hybrid threats.
  • EU institutions: the Commission, VP/HR and External Action Service are asked to propose plans, updates and funding.
  • The European Parliament: calls for a fully-fledged Committee on Security and Defence and stronger scrutiny.

Figures and deadlines

  • at least 5 000 troops available for the rapid deployment capacity
  • at least 2 % of GDP for EU NATO members' military budgets
  • by 2024: civilian CSDP missions to have capabilities to respond to hybrid attacks

Legal basis: Title V of the Treaty on European Union, in particular Chapter Two, Section Two on provisions on the common security and defence policy