European Union strengthens defence industry through common procurement
Members of the European Parliament backed the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA).
EDIRPA
Defence industry: EU agrees on new rules to boost common procurement
The Council of the EU has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on the European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (EDIRPA).
European Commission proposes €500 million instrument for common defence procurement
The Commission proposes to commit €500 M of EU budget from 2022 to 2024. The instrument will incentivise Member States, in a spirit of solidarity, to commonly procure and will facilitate access for all Member States to defence products being urgently needed.