SEDE Committee Press

🆕 At 09.00 CET, @EP_Defence MEPs will exchange views on "ending Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine" with invited guests Vladimir Milov, Ekaterina Schulmann and Joris van Bladel. 🔴 📽️ Watch live: tinyurl.com/d47d2evp 👇

🆕 This week in @EP_Defence (Wed 18/3 and Thu 19/3): 📌 Discussion on how to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine 📌 Current developments on EU Security and Defence 📌 Defence Scrutiny - European Defence Fund Agenda 👉 tinyurl.com/363jr2dw

🆕 On Wednesday, the @Europarl_EN adopted its proposals to build a genuine EU single market for defence and close critical EU defence capability gaps. Read more: tinyurl.com/axvvbtpp 👇

🆕 At 14.00 CET in Strasbourg: Rapporteur Tobias Cremer (S&D, Germany) will brief journalists on Parliament’s proposals for moving towards a genuine EU single market for defence. 📜 📽️ More info + streaming link: tinyurl.com/ymr6pp3z 👇

“EU requires a #defence industry that can develop, produce and deliver,” stressed CE André Denk at EDA Defence Industry Conference. A European preference? Too many funding channels? Can new companies sustain support in the long term? ➡️ Read the story: tinyurl.com/2s3vxz98

🏭Get ready for the EDA Defence Industry Conference We will discuss questions related to the EU's defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB). ️➡Read the full programme: eda.europa.eu/news-and-event… #EUDefence #StrongerTogether

We stand firm with Ukraine. For a just and lasting peace. For a strong and sovereign Ukraine in a strong and sovereign Europe. The future of a secure and prosperous Ukraine lies in the EU. Joint statement with @eucopresident and @vonderleyen: link.europa.eu/gnFkVT

🔜 Starting at around 09.00 CET, @EP_Defence MEPs will exchange views with Lieutenant General André Denk, Chief Executive of the @EUDefenceAgency. 🔴 📽️ Follow live: tinyurl.com/bde7xhsw 👇

Next week in SEDE 📌EU-India Security and Defence Partnership 📌EU-Canada cooperation & security challenges in the Arctic 📌Connecting Europe Facility 📌Common European Defence Union Meeting agenda emeeting.europarl.europa.eu/emeeting/commi… Follow live multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreamin…

Committee on Security and Defence MEPs conclude visits to Poland and Czechia where they examined EU defence on Eastern Flank Press release 👇 europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-…

A Security and Defence Committee delegation will visit Czechia on 18 February and talk to defence industry representatives on efforts to bolster EU defence capabilities. 👇 europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-…

🆕 @EP_Defence MEPs visit Poland from 16 to 17/2 to assess eastern flank defence readiness. The delegation will also examine how the 🇵🇱 defence industry is adapting to Russia's illegal war against Ukraine and new geopolitical realities. Press release: tinyurl.com/3kcw3c4r 👇

"Never in the history of the EU have we faced greater security challenges or uncertainty. In this volatile environment, we need defence partnerships to build spheres of common interest against spheres of influence and imperial actions", the rapporteur says. 2/2

🆕 Today, the @Europarl_EN adopted a report prepared by @MichalSzczerba on EU security and defence partnerships 🇪🇺. Full press release 👉 tinyurl.com/4wxu7tsc 1/2

The @Europarl_EN approves €90 billion Ukraine support loan package 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 Full press release: tinyurl.com/5jz8za65 👇

With today’s important vote approving a €90 billion loan, @Europarl_EN has delivered a vital lifeline for Ukraine. This will ensure that essential public services can continue, while Ukraine’s defence remains strong. Because protecting Ukraine means upholding Europe’s security. Because supporting Ukraine means paving the way for a lasting peace 🇪🇺🇺🇦

Members of the European Parliament debated today with the Commission, possible ways to strengthen European defence 📹Download extracts from the debate: link.europa.eu/34JmBV

MEPS debate this morning how to build a stronger European defence 🎞️Download infoclip on European defence and security here:europa.eu/!rw44m8

🗳️Parliament voted by a show of hands to fast-track the vote on amending the 2021-2027 EU long-term budget with relations to the Ukraine Support Loan. The package on 🇺🇦 - the Support Loan proposal, amending the Ukraine Facility and the current #MFF - will be voted on Wednesday.

No time to lose. There is no evidence of Russian ceasefire as missile attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine continue, say MEPs who visited Kyiv ahead of the plenary vote on the Ukraine support loan. 🇪🇺🇺🇦 europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-…