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DRAFT OPINION (COM(2024)0150 – C100005/2024 – 2024/0061(COD))

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

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Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection · Rapporteur: Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz

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This draft opinion amends the proposed regulation establishing the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to strengthen the internal market for defence, support the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) and Ukraine's defence industry, and ensure timely supply of defence products. The amendments aim to make the programme more inclusive and flexible, allowing broader participation of SMEs and mid-caps, and to address urgent security needs while pursuing long-term objectives.

Committee position. The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection proposes amendments to the Commission's proposal to make the European Defence Industry Programme more inclusive, flexible, and responsive to urgent security needs, while strengthening the internal market for defence.

Key points

  1. The opinion seeks to foster a true single market for defence products, aggregating demand and supporting all European businesses in security and defence.
  2. It calls for equal opportunities for all market players, avoiding monopolisation by big players, and for inclusive and balanced access to the programme.
  3. The amendments aim to make the instrument more flexible to support a wide variety of projects and players, including through derogations for products manufactured under licence from like-minded third countries in exceptional circumstances.
  4. The opinion stresses the need to ramp up manufacturing capacities to ensure availability and supply of defence products throughout the Union, and to support Ukraine's defence industry and its integration into the internal market.
  5. It proposes that at least 30% of the financial envelope be allocated to industrial reinforcement actions and up to 25% to European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCI).
  6. The opinion lowers the minimum number of Member States for common procurement and SEAP membership from three to two, and for SEAP establishment requires at least three countries including at least two Member States.
  7. It introduces a requirement that the cost of components originating from outside the Union or associated countries shall not exceed 40% of the estimated cost of the end product, with derogations in cases of extreme security urgency.
  8. The opinion adds criteria for assessing proposals, giving preference to Member States exposed to conventional military threats and those that have provided extensive military support to Ukraine.
  9. It allows the European Parliament or at least four Member States to request the identification of European Defence Projects of Common Interest, and adds criteria for such projects.
  10. The opinion sets rules for opening existing contracts and framework agreements to other Member States in cases of extreme urgency, and for joint procurement by the Commission on behalf of Member States.
  11. It provides for the European Parliament to be an observer in the Defence Industrial Readiness Board and to be informed about procurement procedures.
  12. The opinion clarifies that legal entities established in non-government controlled areas of Ukraine are not eligible for support.

Who is affected

  • European defence industry, including SMEs and mid-caps, will have more opportunities and flexibility to participate in the programme.
  • Member States, associated countries, and Ukraine are affected by changes in eligibility, procurement rules, and funding conditions.
  • Ukraine's defence industry is targeted for support, but entities in non-government controlled areas are excluded.

Figures and deadlines

  • At least 30% of the financial envelope for actions under Article 11(3).
  • Up to 25% of the financial envelope for actions under Article 11(4).
  • Cost of components from outside the Union or associated countries shall not exceed 40% of the estimated cost of the end product.
  • The Programme may finance up to 100% of eligible costs, but for activities under Article 11(3) support shall not exceed 35%.
  • The minimum number of Member States for common procurement is two.
  • The minimum number of Member States for a SEAP is two, but at least three countries overall.