EU defence readiness

Latest decisions

1. Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE)

   ✦ AI The proposal would set up the Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE), a new programme to give rapid, agile and targeted support to small and medium-sized enterprises, including innovative start-ups and scaleups, to develop innovative defence solutions. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which means MEPs have set out where they stand and will need to agree with the Council before the law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

   Defence & securityEU budget & funds

   6 Oct 2026 · New laws · report by Tonino Picula, Ivars Ijabs · 1st reading · 29 ballots · voted 13:32 · A-10-2026-0188 · 2026/0078

   Adopted 536–101–16 · by an overwhelming majority
2. Simplification of intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and simplification of security and defence procurement (Omnibus V)

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposed directive amending Directives 2009/43/EC and 2009/81/EC on simplifying intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and simplifying security and defence procurement. Parliament adopted its position on the law, which sets out its stance for the next stage of the ordinary legislative procedure, where it usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

   Economy & single marketDefence & security

   16 Sept 2026 · New laws · report by Pekka Toveri, Anna-Maja Henriksson · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0275 · 2025/0177

   Adopted 549–92–27 · by an overwhelming majority
3. Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V)

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to speed up the granting of permits for defence readiness projects. This is Parliament's first reading position, and it usually needs to agree with the Council before the law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

   Economy & single marketDefence & security

   16 Sept 2026 · New laws · report by Lucia Yar, Henrik Dahl · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0271 · 2025/0172

   Adopted 540–105–22 · by an overwhelming majority
4. Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)

   ✦ AI Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that amends several existing EU laws on chemicals so as to remove regulatory and administrative burdens for defence readiness and speed up approval and authorisation procedures for the defence industry. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, which means MEPs have agreed where Parliament stands on the proposal; it usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

   Foreign affairsDefence & securityEconomy & single market

   16 Sept 2026 · New laws · report by Sven Mikser, Pierfrancesco Maran, Aura Salla · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:12 · A-10-2025-0273 · 2025/0176

   Adopted 530–125–12 · by a large majority
5. Tackling barriers to the single market for defence

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on tackling barriers to the single market for defence, which addresses fragmentation, regulatory hurdles, and underinvestment in the European defence industry. The resolution calls for deeper reforms to improve cross-border cooperation, interoperability, and competitiveness, noting that defence equipment prices are roughly 30 % higher without full EU-wide cooperation. It also highlights the need to support small and medium-sized enterprises and to address intellectual property and licensing issues in publicly funded defence research.

   Defence & securityEconomy & single market

   11 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · report by Tobias Cremer · 3 ballots · voted 13:09 · A-10-2026-0017 · 2025/2143

   Adopted 393–169–67 · by a large majority
6. Flagship European defence projects of common interest

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on flagship European defence projects of common interest, setting out its position on how the EU should develop large-scale collaborative defence capabilities. The text calls for strategic guidance on selecting, implementing, financing and overseeing such projects, aiming to fill capability gaps and strengthen EU defence readiness. It also stresses the need for autonomous strategic enablers and common deterrence to support joint military operations.

   Defence & security

   11 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · report by Lucia Annunziata · voted 13:10 · A-10-2026-0014 · 2025/2144

   Adopted 448–122–38 · by a large majority
7. Drones and new systems of warfare – the EU’s need to adapt to be fit for today’s security challenges

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on drones and new systems of warfare, calling for the EU to adapt to today's security challenges. The text stresses that drone warfare is now a defining feature of conflicts, as seen in Ukraine and by non-state actors, and poses a challenge to European preparedness. The resolution is Parliament's official position, but it is non-binding and does not create law.

   Foreign affairsDefence & security

   22 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · report by Reinis Pozņaks · voted 12:06 · A-10-2025-0270 · 2025/2088

   Adopted 483–68–76 · by a large majority
8. Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2025

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on the implementation of the common security and defence policy, setting out its position on EU defence and security. The report calls for strengthening the European defence industry, enhancing military capabilities, and improving cooperation among member states. It also urges more practical effect for collective defence and progress towards a genuine European Defence Union.

   Foreign affairsDefence & security

   21 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · report by Thijs Reuten · 98 ballots · voted 13:17 · A-10-2025-0265 · 2025/2165

   Adopted 395–197–70 · by a clear majority
9. Military Mobility

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on military mobility, setting out its position on improving the rapid cross-border movement of troops, equipment and assets across the EU. The text calls for streamlining and harmonising national rules and procedures, and for prioritising investments in dual-use transport infrastructure. Parliament asks the Commission to present an ambitious Military Mobility package by the end of 2025, addressing infrastructure bottlenecks, procedural obstacles and capability gaps.

   Transport & tourismDefence & security

   17 Dec 2025 · Resolutions · report by Petras Auštrevičius, Roberts Zīle · voted 12:29 · A-10-2025-0242 · 2025/2090

   Adopted 493–127–38 · by a large majority
10. European Defence Readiness 2030: assessment of needs

    ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution assessing the EU's defence needs up to 2030, focusing on financing and industrial readiness. The text calls for closing the defence investment gap and improving access to capital for defence companies, including small firms. It asks the Commission and member states to address obstacles such as procurement delays and restrictive investment rules.

    Economy & single marketDefence & security

    17 Dec 2025 · Resolutions · report by Christophe Gomart · 3 ballots · voted 12:30 · A-10-2025-0243 · 2025/2142

    Adopted 425–120–96 · by a large majority
11. Incentivising defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the ReArm Europe Plan

    ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a law to incentivise defence-related investments in the EU budget, implementing the ReArm Europe Plan. The law amends several EU funding programmes to support defence technologies, dual-use research, and military mobility, without creating new instruments. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds

    16 Dec 2025 · New laws · report by Rihards Kols · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:07 · A-10-2025-0172 · 2025/0103

    Adopted 519–119–25 · by a large majority
12. European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

    ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to set up the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) and measures to ensure timely supply of defence products. The programme aims to strengthen Europe's defence industry and support Ukraine's defence industry, with funding from the EU budget. Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal, such as increasing funding and redirecting resources from the SAFE instrument. The next step is for Parliament to negotiate with the Council before the law can be finalised.

    Economy & single marketForeign affairsDefence & security

    25 Nov 2025 · New laws · report by Raphaël Glucksmann, François-Xavier Bellamy · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 12:28 · A-10-2025-0084 · 2024/0061

    Adopted 457–148–33 · by a large majority

13. Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

    InvestEU Fund strategic investments in the field of defence

    ✦ AI The Commission delegated regulation of 28 August 2025 broadens the definition of eligible strategic investments under the InvestEU Fund to include more defence technologies and products for military use, and extends eligibility to entities in associated countries or controlled by non-associated countries under certain conditions. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead and the expanded defence investment rules will apply. Parliament had asked the Commission to refrain from using delegated acts to change InvestEU's scope and to submit any further changes as a legislative proposal under the ordinary legislative procedure.

    Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds

    23 Oct 2025 · Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:04 · B-10-2025-0456 · 2025/2846

    Rejected 124–401–41 · by a large majority
14. United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure

    ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on a united response to recent Russian violations of EU member states' airspace and critical infrastructure. The text condemns Russia's military and hybrid provocations, expresses solidarity with affected states, and calls for a coordinated EU response with NATO. It urges member states to review rules of engagement and set up joint projects for a layered EU air defence system.

    Foreign affairsDefence & security

    9 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 49 ballots · voted 13:20 · RC-10-2025-0419 · 2025/2901

    Adopted 469–97–38 · by a large majority
15. Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2024

    ✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on the implementation of the common security and defence policy, setting out its assessment and recommendations. The report addresses the EU's response to security threats since Russia's war against Ukraine and other crises, and proposes ways to strengthen defence capabilities. It calls for progress in institutional decision-making, joint development of military capabilities, and financing.

    Foreign affairsDefence & security

    2 Apr 2025 · Resolutions · report by Nicolás Pascual de la Parte · 178 ballots · voted 14:01 · A-10-2025-0011 · 2024/2082

    Adopted 399–198–71 · by a clear majority
16. European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

    Defence & securityEconomy & single market

    13 Mar 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 2024/0061

    Adopted no count published
17. White paper on the future of European defence

    ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the future of European defence, setting out its position on the white paper on this topic. The text calls on member states to build their own security and defence capabilities independently of external actors, and to develop a new continental defence concept. It proposes steps towards a European Defence Alliance, with intergovernmental funding and cooperation, and without supranational oversight. Parliament also demands an investigation into foreign financial influence over European media and elections, and an end to collaboration with USAID.

    Foreign affairsDefence & security

    12 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 194 ballots · voted 12:46 · RC-10-2025-0146 · 2025/2565

    Adopted 419–204–46 · by a large majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/0078 Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE) 6 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/0172 Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V) 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/0176 Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V) 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/0177 Simplification of intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and simplification of security and defence procurement (Omnibus V) 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2143 Tackling barriers to the single market for defence 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/2144 Flagship European defence projects of common interest 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
7. 2025/2088 Drones and new systems of warfare – the EU’s need to adapt to be fit for today’s security challenges 22 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
8. 2025/2165 Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2025 21 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
9. 2025/2090 Military Mobility 17 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
10. 2025/2142 European Defence Readiness 2030: assessment of needs 17 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
11. 2025/0103 Incentivising defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the ReArm Europe Plan 16 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
12. 2024/0061 European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’) 25 Nov 2025 · 2 votes

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 16 most recent final roll-call votes about EU defence readiness.

With the result = share of these votes where the group's position matched the outcome (For an adopted text, Against a rejected one). The other columns count the votes by the group's position; Split = no position had a majority among its members. Non-attached members have no group line.

The latest final votes, group by group

Each group's majority position: For, Against, Abstained, or Split. — = the group did not vote.

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