Changes from plenary report to adopted text

RemovedDRAFT EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

AddedP10_TA(2025)0281

Changedon the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

Removed(COM(2024)0150 – C10-0005/2024 – 2024/0061(COD))

AddedCommittee on Security and Defence, Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

AddedPE771.828

AddedEuropean Parliament legislative resolution of 25 November 2025 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’) (COM(2024)0150 – C10-0005/2024 – 2024/0061(COD))

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(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2024)0150),

– having regard to Article 294(2) and Articles 114(1), 173(3), 212(2) and 322(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C10-0005/2024),

– having regard to Article 294(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the budgetary assessment by the Committee on Budgets,

Removed– having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs on the use of delegated acts,

– having regard to the opinion of the European Court of Auditors of 31 January 2025,

– having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 30 May 2024,

– having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions of 20 February 2025,

Removed– having regard to Rules 60 and 170, 58 and 42 of its Rules of Procedure,

Added– having regard to the provisional agreement approved by the responsible committees under Rule 75(4) of its Rules of Procedure and the undertaking given by the Council representative by letter of 17 October 2025 to approve Parliament’s position, in accordance with Article 294(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Added– having regard to Rules 60 and 170, and 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

Added– having regard to the joint deliberations of the Committee on Security and Defence and the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy under Rule 59 of the Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Budgetary Control and the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Security and Defence and the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (A10-0084/2025),

1. Adopts its position at first reading hereinafter set out;

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Added2. Approves the joint statement by Parliament and the Council and the joint statements by Parliament, the Council and the Commission, annexed to this resolution, which will be published in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union;

3. Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal;

4. Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

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RemovedAMENDMENTS BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT*

AddedP10_TC1-COD(2024)0061

Removedto the Commission proposal

AddedPosition of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 25 November 2025 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2025/… of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP Regulation’)

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Added(As an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council, Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2025/2643.)

RemovedREGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

AddedANNEX TO THE LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

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ChangedestablishingJoint statement by the European DefenceParliament Industryand Programmethe andCouncil aon frameworkthe financing of measuresthe toEuropean ensureDefence theIndustry timelyProgramme availability(EDIP) and supplythe ofUkraine defenceSupport productsInstrument (‘EDIP’)under the EDIP Regulation+

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Removed(Text with EEA relevance)

AddedThe European Parliament and the Council acknowledge the imperative need to support the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base and the Ukrainian Defence Technological and Industrial Base to increase their competitiveness by accelerating the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including through the ramp up of production capacities and the increase of cooperation in the procurement of defence products, in particular in light of the challenges created by Russia’s illegal, unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine.

RemovedTHE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

AddedWithout prejudice to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority in the framework of future annual budgetary procedures, the European Parliament and the Council invite the Commission to explore as a matter of priority, while taking into account prior political commitments of the budgetary authority, including to cover the EURI interest cost, options to reinforce the budget for the European Defence Industry Programme and the Ukraine Support Instrument in line with point 18 of the IIA on budgetary discipline without reducing similar EU programmes and funds.

RemovedHaving regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114(1), Article 173(3), Article 212(2) and Article 322(1) thereof,

AddedJoint statement by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the financial contributions from third countries for their participation in the SAFE Instrument as additional financial resources to the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) and the Ukraine Support Instrument (USI) under EDIP Regulation+

RemovedHaving regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

AddedThe European Parliament, the Council and the Commission acknowledge the imperative need to support the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base and the Ukrainian Defence Technological and Industrial Base to increase their competitiveness by accelerating the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including through the ramp up of production capacities and the increase of cooperation in the procurement of defence products, in particular in light of the challenges created by Russia’s illegal, unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine.

RemovedAfter transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,

AddedIn accordance with Article 17(4) of the SAFE Regulation, the financial contributions to be provided by third countries for their participation in the SAFE instrument shall be used for programmes supporting the Union defence industry, the Ukrainian defence industry and Ukraine in accordance with the rules of those programmes. The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission agree that such contributions should be used to reinforce EDIP, including USI.

RemovedHaving regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee,

AddedJoint statement of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission relating to additional financial resources for the EDIP Regulation+

RemovedHaving regard to the opinion of the European Court of Auditors,

AddedThe European Parliament, the Council and the Commission share the view that the EDIP Regulation should be equipped with additional financial resources.

RemovedActing in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure,

AddedTo this end, the EDIP Regulation specifically foresees the possibility of additional financial contributions from Member States, Union institutions, bodies and agencies, third countries, international organisations, international financial institutions or other third parties and expressly refers to the Fund Accelerating the defence Supply Chains Transformation (FAST) in this regard.

RemovedWhereas:

AddedIn view of this and taking into account the pivotal role of FAST in enhancing the defence manufacturing capacities of SMEs and small mid-caps which are in particular need of investments, such additional contributions should be allocated as a priority to FAST and complement the amounts allocated from the envelope of €1.200 million referred to in Article 3(1), with the aim that the overall indicative amount for that particular fund under the Programme will reach at least EUR 150 million, respecting the prerogatives of the budgetary authority.

Removed(1) The Heads of State or Government of the Union, meeting in Versailles on 11 March 2022, committed to “bolster European defence capabilities” in light of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine. They agreed to increase defence expenditures, step up cooperation through joint projects and common procurement of defence capabilities, close shortfalls, boost innovation and strengthen and develop the EU defence industry, including through establishing a European Defence Industry Programme (the ‘Programme’).

Removed(2) The long-term deterioration of regional and global threat levels requires a step-change in the scale and speed with which Europe’s defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB) can develop and produce the full spectrum of military capabilities. The return of high-intensity warfare and territorial conflict to Europe has a negative impact on the security of the Union and the Member States and requires a significant increase in the capacity of Member States to reinforce their defence capabilities.

Removed(2a) Developing defence manufacturing capacities across the Union is essential in order to strengthen the Union’s open strategic autonomy, resilience, and ability to respond collectively to security challenges. A geographically balanced approach to developing such capacities ensures that all Member States contribute to and benefit from a robust European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB). Particular attention should be paid to Member States with highest exposure to the risk of materialisation of conventional military threats.

Removed(3) On 14 and 15 December 2023, the European Council, in its conclusions, having considered work carried out to implement the Versailles declaration and the Strategic Compass for Security and Defence, underlined that more needs to be done to fulfil the Union’s objectives of increasing defence readiness. To achieve such a readiness and defend the Union, a strong defence industry is a pre-requisite, making the European defence industry more resilient, innovative and competitive.

Removed(4) The Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy presented a Joint Communication on the Defence Investment Gaps Analysis and Way Forward on 18 May 2022 highlighting the existence, within the Union, of defence financial, industrial and capability gaps. On 18 October 2023 a Regulation (EU) 2023/2418 of the European Parliament and the Council was adopted establishing an instrument for the reinforcement of the European defence industry through common Procurement (EDIRPA), aimed at supporting collaboration between Member States in the procurement phase to fill the most urgent and critical gaps, especially those created by the response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, in a collaborative way. On 20 July 2023 a Regulation (EU) 2023/1525 of the European Parliament and the Council supporting ammunition production (ASAP) was adopted, aimed at urgently supporting the ramp-up of manufacturing capacities of the European defence industry, secure supply chains, facilitate efficient procurement procedures, address shortfalls in production capacities and promote investments.

Removed(5) EDIRPA and ASAP were designed as emergency response and short-term programmes, both expiring in 2025 (30 June 2025 for ASAP and 31 December 2025 for EDIRPA). The Programme should build on EDIRPA and ASAP achievements and extend their logic until 2027, by providing financial support for the reinforcement of the EDTIB, in a predictable, continuous and timely manner on the basis of an integrated approach. In the light of the current security situation, it appears necessary to extend the Union support a broader scope of defence equipment including consumables such as unmanned systems that play a decisive role in the war theatre in Ukraine.