For a long time, funding and contracts were lacking. Now that the funds are available, the industry cannot deliver quickly enough. This is why the defense ministers of the member states want to further strengthen the European Defense Agency.
By Stephan Israel
On Europe Day this Saturday, an informal working group on defense policy comprising around 50 members of the European Parliament will make its first public appearance.
By Katharina Horban
The European Union is dragging its feet on Ukraine, remains divided over the mutual assistance clause, Article 42(7), and is waiting for a signal from France in the negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). At the informal EU summit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also surprised participants with an offer to Tehran.
By Stephan Israel
Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes to secure a green light to open clusters at the informal summit in Cyprus. Following the breakthrough on the €90 billion loan and the 20th sanctions package, the Ukrainian president wants to make the most of the current momentum.
By Stephan Israel
Volodymyr Zelenskiy expects to be given the green light to open negotiating clusters at the informal summit in Cyprus. Following the breakthrough on the €90 billion loan and the 20th package of sanctions, the Ukrainian president hopes to capitalize on current momentum.
By Stephan Israel
The European Union is preparing to test its mutual assistance clause under a range of scenarios. Cyprus and Greece want to raise Article 42(7) at the informal summit in Nicosia. At the meeting of EU leaders, Kaja Kallas is expected to brief leaders on the bloc’s security situation.
By Stephan Israel
Only last November, the European Parliament approved EDIP by a large majority. The program is intended to strengthen the European defense industry and promote cooperation with Ukraine.
By Maria Mitrov
The European Commission is proposing a €115 million funding program for startups and SMEs in the defense industry. The AGILE program aims to bring disruptive technologies such as AI and robotics from the lab to the armed forces in record time.
By Stephan Israel
The European Commission has approved the SAFE loans for nearly all member states. Only Hungary has not yet received approval, because it requested more than it is entitled to. The Commission denies that the hold-up on Hungary’s loan is politically motivated.
By Stephan Israel
Reliance on US weapons as well as a massive gap between supply and demand are reasons for Europe to focus on its own development efforts, EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said in an interview with Table.Briefings.
By Markus Bickel
