Future of European Defence: A Call for Strategic Autonomy

by name voted on 12.03.2025

Summary

This resolution calls for the EU to transform into a genuine security provider by strengthening its defense industry, increasing military spending, and providing decisive support to Ukraine.

10 12.03.2025

Resolution

defence

industry

european union

international relations

public finance and budget policy

Key points

The EU must urgently transition into a 'genuine security provider' to counter threats from Russia and China.
Decisive support for Ukraine is required, including lifting restrictions on using Western weapons against military targets in Russian territory.
Addressing the massive funding gap, which is estimated to require approximately 500 billion euros over the next decade.
Member States are encouraged to increase their defense spending to at least 3% of their GDP.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

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Documents (PDFs)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the white paper on the future of European defence MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the white paper on the future of European defence MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the white paper on the future of European defence MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the white paper on the future of European defence MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the white paper on the future of European defence MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the white paper on the future of European defence MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the white paper on the future of European defence MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the white paper on the future of European defence MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the white paper on the future of European defence

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