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On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the European Competitiveness Fund ('ECF’), including the specific programme for defence research and innovation activities, repealing Regulations (EU) 2021/522, (EU) 2021/694, (EU) 2021/697, (EU) 2021/783, and amending Regulations (EU) 2021/696, (EU) 2023/588, (EU) [EDIP]
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On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the European Competitiveness Fund ('ECF’), including the specific programme for defence research and innovation activities, repealing Regulations (EU) 2021/522, (EU) 2021/694, (EU) 2021/697, (EU) 2021/783, and amending Regulations (EU) 2021/696, (EU) 2023/588, (EU) [EDIP]
Document SEDE-PA-782450 · COM(2025)0555 – C10-0165/2025 – 2025/0555(COD)
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- Opinion parliamentary committee draft SEDE-PA-782450
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- 12 February 2026
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- Committee on Security and Defence
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- Riho Terras
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- 2025-0555
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The Committee on Security and Defence proposes amendments to the proposed regulation establishing the European Competitiveness Fund, including its defence research and innovation programme. The amendments add defence, space and security priorities: protecting critical infrastructure, boosting the European defence industrial base, and supporting Ukraine. They set rules for European Defence Projects of Common Interest, including Council implementing acts, participation criteria and funding eligibility. They create a dedicated EU Defence Innovation Scheme for start-ups and SMEs, and adjust funding rates and third-country component limits. They also reshape the Defence Industrial Advisory Board and add space and civil security objectives.
Position. The Committee on Security and Defence proposes amendments to the Commission proposal to strengthen defence, space and security objectives, create a dedicated EU Defence Innovation Scheme, set rules for European Defence Projects of Common Interest, and adjust funding rates and third-country component limits.
Key points
- Adds to the Fund's aims the protection of critical infrastructure against hybrid and kinetic threats, and support for undersea infrastructure.
- Gives priority under Single Market support to projects in Member States in the EU's Eastern border regions.
- Sets out defence objectives: technological leadership, readiness, supply availability, collective capabilities for CSDP missions, and support to start-ups and SMEs.
- Requires that, after aggression against a Member State or triggering of Article 42(7) TEU, ECF funding be redirected by implementing act to the European defence industrial base, including support to Ukraine.
- Adds support for the Union's Security of Supply regime and for defence industry supply chains in the resilience policy.
- Creates a dedicated EU Defence Innovation Scheme for new entrants, start-ups, SMEs and scale-ups, with national contact points and advisory services.
- Requires defence activities to be consistent with the Strategic Compass, EDIS, the Roadmap for European Defence Readiness 2030, the Capability Development Plan and CARD, and to take account of PESCO, EDA, EUMC and NATO work.
- Provides that the Council, on a Commission proposal, adopts implementing acts updating or identifying European Defence Projects of Common Interest by qualified majority.
- Sets criteria for European Defence Projects of Common Interest: at least four Member States, open participation, strengthening the defence industrial base, and preference for Member States most at risk on the EU's Eastern Flank.
- Allows only Member States, associated countries and Structures for European Armament Programmes to receive funding under European Defence Projects of Common Interest.
- Raises Union support to up to 75% of eligible costs for defence technology and capability development, and to at least 25% for common procurement.
- Limits components originating outside the Union to no more than 35% of the estimated cost of the end product, and bans sourcing from third countries that contravene Union security and defence interests.
Who is affected
- Defence industry, including start-ups, SMEs and mid-caps, which gains new funding and innovation support.
- Member States, which coordinate project proposals and may apply support schemes for European Defence Projects of Common Interest.
- Ukraine, which may participate in projects and receive support, and is invited as an observer to the Defence Industrial Advisory Board.
- Space and civil security sectors, which gain new objectives on defence readiness and critical infrastructure protection.
- Associated countries, which may join the Defence Industrial Advisory Board without voting rights and participate in projects.
Figures and deadlines
- At least four Member States must be involved in a European Defence Project of Common Interest.
- Components from outside the Union must not exceed 35% of the estimated cost of the end product.
- Union support may cover up to 75% of eligible costs for defence technology and capability development.
- Union support may cover at least 25% of the estimated value of common procurement.
- Union support may cover up to 100% of eligible costs for actions for a Strategic Partner.
- A consortium for common procurement must include at least three entities from at least three Member States or associated third countries, of which at least two must be contracting authorities from two different Member States.
- A consortium of Member States, associated countries or Ukraine for a defence industrial readiness pool must consist of at least three countries, of which at least two must be Member States.
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The Committee on Security and Defence submits the following to the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible:
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| (26) The Union can become a global leader in digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, digital identity, semiconductors, robotics, quantum technologies, space technologies and others by harnessing the untapped potential of our researchers and industries. The ECF should promote the development and deployment of digital solutions and infrastructures and capacities across the Union for the benefit of the European society and economy. | (26) The Union can become a global leader in digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, digital identity, semiconductors, robotics, quantum technologies, space technologies and others by harnessing the untapped potential of our researchers and industries, including facilitating access where relevant to the space market for defence, SMEs, mid-caps and start-ups. The ECF should promote the development and deployment of digital solutions and infrastructures and capacities across the Union for the benefit of the European society and economy. |
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| (35) Fostering the resilience of the European industry is essential for the Union to remain competitive even in times of crisis and is essential for Union’s security. To ensure its resilience, the ECF should support actions aimed to reduce dependencies and diversify supply in strategic sectors such as the raw materials sector, thus reinforcing the Union capacities for a secure supply of sustainable critical raw materials along the whole value chain in line with the objectives of the Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Critical Raw Materials Act)15 and the chemicals industry, underpinning almost all industry sectors. Pursuing an ambitious and mutually beneficial trade agenda is essential for the Union’s ability to diversify its supply chains and effectively reduce dependencies. | (35) Fostering the resilience of the European industry as well as of Europe's critical infrastructure is essential for the Union to remain competitive even in times of crisis and is essential for Union’s security. To ensure its resilience, the ECF should support actions aimed to reduce dependencies and diversify supply in strategic sectors such as the raw materials sector, thus reinforcing the Union capacities for a secure supply of sustainable critical raw materials along the whole value chain in line with the objectives of the Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Critical Raw Materials Act)15 and the chemicals industry, underpinning almost all industry sectors. Pursuing an ambitious and mutually beneficial trade agenda is essential for the Union’s ability to diversify its supply chains and effectively reduce dependencies. |
| 15 Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020 (Text with EEA relevance), OJ L, 2024/1252, 3.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1252/oj | 15 Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020 (Text with EEA relevance), OJ L, 2024/1252, 3.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1252/oj |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) Union Space technology, data and services have become indispensable in the daily lives of Europeans and play an essential role in preserving strategic interests. Space contributes to all sectors of the economy from agriculture to banking. It is a critical enabler for security and defence, and for the well-functioning and competitiveness of the economy for example by providing accurate position-services for a broad spectrum of sectors and users, ranging from aviation to maritime, and thereby playing a key role for Europe and European citizens’ independence and sovereignty. Space is crucial for the achievement of EU's priorities and its strategic goals, including for economic prosperity and economic security, decarbonisation, green and digital transition. Space contributes to the economic security of the Union and its Member States. It also drives scientific research and technological innovation, with spill-over effects in a wide range of sectors. Finally, space offers a platform for international cooperation and space diplomacy to underpin the Union’s position as a reliable partner on the global scene. | (37) Union Space technology, data and services have become indispensable in the daily lives of Europeans and play an essential role in preserving strategic interests. Space contributes to all sectors of the economy from agriculture to banking. It is a critical enabler for security and defence, and for the well-functioning and competitiveness of the economy for example by providing accurate position-services for a broad spectrum of sectors and users, ranging from aviation to maritime, and thereby playing a key role for Europe and European citizens’ independence and sovereignty. Space is crucial for the achievement of EU's priorities and its strategic goals, including for economic prosperity and economic security, decarbonisation, green and digital transition. Space contributes to the economic security of the Union and its Member States. It also drives scientific research and technological innovation, with spill-over effects and synergies in a wide range of sectors such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Finally, space offers a platform for international cooperation and space diplomacy to underpin the Union’s position as a reliable partner on the global scene. |
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| (39) The ECF should also support the policy goals of a safer, more secure Europe that is better prepared against security threats, in particular by enhancing European industry competitiveness and strategic autonomy, including maritime and customs security, critical energy and transport infrastructure and civil preparedness. To address increasing security and hybrid threats like terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime, climate disasters and attacks on critical infrastructure, the ECF should support Europe’s efforts to increase its threat awareness, build resilience and boost security investments, and promote preparedness by design across relevant sectors. | (39) The ECF should also support the policy goals of a safer, more secure Europe that is better prepared against security threats, in particular by enhancing European industry competitiveness and strategic autonomy, including maritime and customs security, critical energy and transport infrastructure and civil preparedness. To address increasing security and hybrid threats like terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime, climate disasters and attacks on critical infrastructure, the ECF should support Europe’s efforts to increase its threat awareness, build resilience and boost security investments, including works related to the protection, monitoring and repair of critical infrastructure, and promote preparedness by design across relevant sectors. Works in this context include the purchase, supply, and deployment of components, systems and services including software, development, upgrading, construction and installation activities relating to a project, the acceptance of installations and the launch of a project. |
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| (5) ‘Executive management structure’ means the body of a legal entity appointed in accordance with national law, and which, where applicable, reports to the chief executive officer or any other person having comparable decisional power, and which is empowered to establish the legal entity’s strategy, objectives and overall direction, and oversees and monitors management decision-making; | (5) ‘Executive management structure’ means a body of a legal entity, appointed in accordance with national law, and, where applicable, reporting to the chief executive officer or any other person having comparable decisional power, and which is empowered to establish the legal entity’s strategy, objectives and overall direction, and which oversees and monitors the legal entity's management decision-making; |
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| (b) reducing or preventing the Union’s strategic dependencies, and reinforcing the Union’s resilience, and economic security, including through diversifying sources and markets, support to ramp up of European production of strategic technologies and creating, strengthening and protecting critical Union value chains and infrastructure; | (b) reducing or preventing the Union’s strategic dependencies, and reinforcing the Union’s resilience, and economic security, including through diversifying sources and markets, support to ramp up of European production of strategic technologies and creating, strengthening and protecting critical Union value chains and infrastructure against increasing emerging threats of both a hybrid and a kinetic nature; |
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| (f) developing Union cross-border and critical infrastructure key to the Union’s competitiveness, and strategic independence in particular energy and transport, digital and security, defence and space infrastructure as well as social infrastructure and related data and services; | (f) developing and enhancing the protection of Union cross-border and critical infrastructure and capability development essential for the Union’s competitiveness, and strategic independence, resilience, protection and monitoring in particular of energy and transport, water, digital and security, defence and space infrastructure as well as social infrastructure and related data and services. Investing in capabilities for the protection and monitoring of critical undersea infrastructure; |
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| (i) ensuring the integration of the Single Market, including by supporting initiatives at any stage of the investment journey with positive spill-over effects for the Single Market and resilience of its value chains; | (i) ensuring the integration of the Single Market, including by supporting initiatives at any stage of the investment journey with positive spill-over effects for the Single Market and resilience of its value chains with priority to projects located in Member States in the Eastern border regions of the EU to enhance regional resilience and socio-economic cohesion; |
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| (2) For support to EU defence industry. the specific objectives of promoting defence industrial readiness of the Union and its Member States through the strengthening of the competitiveness, responsiveness and ability of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), including support to start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs, fostering an innovative EU defence ecosystem; Collaborative research and development of defence products and technologies, including disruptive technologies for defence; Cooperation throughout the life-cycle of defence equipment, in particular in defence procurement and for the development of European defence projects of common interest; Adjustment of industry to structural changes. | (2) For support to EU defence industry, the specific objectives of enhancing the technological leadership, innovation, readiness, long-term competitiveness, resilience, integration and preparedness of the European defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), ensuring the timely availability and supply of defence products, building collective defence capabilities for common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions and operations and promoting defence industrial readiness of the Union and its Member States through the strengthening of the competitiveness, responsiveness and ability of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), by initiating and accelerating the adjustment of the industry to structural changes imposed by the evolving security environment, including support to start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs, fostering an innovative EU defence ecosystem; Collaborative research and development of defence products and technologies, including disruptive technologies for defence; Cooperation throughout the life-cycle of defence equipment, in particular in defence procurement and for the development of European defence projects of common interest; Adjustment of industry to structural changes. |
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| (3) For the implementation of EU space systems and space policy, the specific objectives of developing, maintaining and operating space systems, providing cutting-edge space-based information, data and services supporting Union policies, notably in the area of security, defence, sustainable growth, environment protection and climate resilience, global engagement and strategic independence; Maximising the socio-economic benefits of space-based activities, in particular by fostering the development of an innovative and competitive Union space economy and supporting the development of a genuine Single Market for space activities, including collaborative research and innovation for space products and technologies and support to SMEs; Enhancing the safety, security and sustainability of all outer space activities; Promoting the role of the Union as a global actor in the space sector. | (3) For the implementation of EU space systems and space policy, the specific objectives of developing, maintaining and operating space systems, providing cutting-edge space-based information, data and services supporting Union policies, notably in the area of security, defence, defence readiness, sustainable growth, environment protection and climate resilience, global engagement and strategic independence; Maximising the socio-economic benefits of space-based activities, in particular by fostering the development of an innovative and competitive Union space economy and supporting the development of a genuine Single Market for space activities, including collaborative research and innovation for space products and technologies and support to SMEs; Enhancing the safety, security and sustainability of all outer space activities; Promoting the role of the Union as a global actor in the space sector. |
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| (4) For support to civil industrial security, the specific objectives of strengthening the competitiveness and responsiveness of the European civil security industry, in the application areas of security, resilience of critical and dual-use infrastructures, technologies including critical energy infrastructure, and solutions for the control of goods and persons at borders, the protection of borders, maritime security, customs security and civil preparedness against security threats, as well as reinforcing the capabilities of the relevant end-users in the civil security sector. | (4) For support to civil industrial security, the specific objectives of strengthening the competitiveness and responsiveness of the European civil security industry, in the application areas of security, resilience of critical and dual-use infrastructures, including their physical protection and resilience against physical and hybrid threats, technologies including critical energy infrastructure, and solutions for the control of goods and persons at borders, the protection of borders, maritime security, including capabilities for the protection and monitoring of critical undersea infrastructure, customs security and civil preparedness against security threats, as well as reinforcing the capabilities of the relevant end-users in the civil security sector. |
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| 1. The ECF shall be implemented in synergy with other Union programmes. An action that has received a Union contribution from another programme may also receive another contribution under the ECF. The rules of the relevant Union programme shall apply to the corresponding contribution or a single set of rules may be applied to all contributions and a single legal commitment may be concluded. If the Union contribution is based on eligible costs, the cumulative support from the Union budget shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and may be calculated on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the documents setting out the conditions for support. | 1. The ECF shall be implemented in synergy with other Union programmes. An action that has received a Union contribution from another programme may also receive another contribution under the ECF. In the event of an aggression against a Member State or following the triggering of the mutual defence clause of Article 42(7) TEU, ECF funding shall be re-directed, by means of an implementing act, to support the EDTIB to urgent actions necessary to ensure the Union's Security of Supply and timely availability and supply of defence products for the protection of European citizens, ensuring the Union's ability to respond to emerging security challenges including support to Ukraine. The rules of the relevant Union programme shall apply to the corresponding contribution or a single set of rules may be applied to all contributions and a single legal commitment may be concluded. If the Union contribution is based on eligible costs, the cumulative support from the Union budget shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and may be calculated on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the documents setting out the conditions for support. |
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| Specific activities to support resilience policies | Specific activities to support resilience of supply chain policies |
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| 1. Support to Resilience policy shall reinforce the strategic autonomy, economic security and the resilience of the Union industry by strengthening the different stages of the raw materials value chain, including through diversification of the supply of critical raw materials from third countries. | 1. Support to Resilience policy shall reinforce the strategic autonomy, economic security and the resilience of the Union industry by strengthening the different stages of the raw materials value chain, including in relation to defence industry supply chains and through diversification of the supply of critical raw materials from third countries. |
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| (b a) support for the purpose of implementing the measures of the Union's Security of Supply regime, created under Regulation (EU) 2025/2643; |
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| 1. Support for defence industry policy shall be implemented in particular through the following components: | 1. Support for defence industry policy shall be implemented in particular through the following activities: |
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| (e a) Support to new entrants, innovative start-ups, SMEs and scale-ups in the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS), as referred to in Article 49a of this Regulation. |
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| 2. Support to new entrants, innovative start-ups, SMEs and scale-ups will be tailormade across the activities listed in the first paragraph to ensure speed, flexibility and agility. It will take the form of a dedicated programme EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS), that will include innovative and scalable activities, including in support to disruptive technologies and to single entities, such as: matchmaking events and business coaching for innovators, agile funding mechanisms, challenges, hackathons, support to innovative procurement, iterative upgrade procurement models for rapidly evolving systems and any other actions for faster innovation cycles and technology integration, validation and experimentation. | deleted |
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| 3 a. The activities under this section shall be pursued with an emphasis on consistency with the objectives of the Strategic Compass for Security and Defence, with the benchmarks set out in the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) with the Roadmap for European Defence Readiness 2030 and with the Capability Development Plan (CDP) and the collaborative opportunities identified in the context of the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD). The ECF shall duly take into account the Member States' cooperation within the framework of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the European Defence Agency (EDA) initiatives and projects, recommendations by the EU Military Committee (EUMC), as well as relevant activities carried out by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), such as the NATO Defence Planning Process. |
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| 1. European Defence Projects of Common Interest shall consist of collaborative industrial projects aimed at reinforcing the competitiveness of the EDTIB throughout the Union while contributing to the development of Member States’ military capabilities and systems of common interest and/or use, including those securing access to all operational domains, namely land, maritime, air, space and cyber. | 1. European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs) shall consist of collaborative industrial projects aimed at reinforcing the competitiveness of the EDTIB throughout the Union while contributing to the development of Member States’ military capabilities and systems, critical for the security and defence interests of the Union, including those securing access to all operational domains, namely land, maritime, air, space and cyber. |
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| 2. The Commission may identify European Defence Projects of Common Interest in an implementing act, adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 83, paragraph 3. | 2. The Council, acting upon a proposal from the Commission may adopt implementing acts updating or identifying EDPCIs acting by qualified majority. The Council may amend the proposal from the Commission acting by qualified majority. |
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| 2 a. In the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 2, the Council shall; | |
| (a) set out the objectives and characteristics of the EDPCI in relation to the criteria set out in paragraph 4; | |
| (b) establish the list of countries participating in the EDPCI at the date of the adoption of the implementing act; and | |
| (c) establish the overall financial size of the EDPCI. |
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| 2 b. Member States shall coordinate to prepare project proposals for possible EDPCIs in an inclusive way, with the support of the EDA where necessary. |
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| 3. The Commission shall, when identifying projects referred to in paragraph 2: | 3. Before proposing the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission shall verify the compliance of the project proposals referred to in paragraph 2a with all the criteria listed in paragraph 4 and: |
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| (a) duly consider the guidance provided in the context of the Defence Industrial Advisory Board, as referred to in Article 56, in particular the contribution of the project to the capability priorities identified in the context of the CFSP, notably of the Capability Development Plan, and the objectives of the Strategic Compass for security and defence; | (a) consult Member States in an inclusive manner and take into account their views and project proposals for possible EDPCIs; |
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| (b) identify overall financing needs and potential impacts for the Union budget; | (b) invite the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (the 'High Representative'), the EUMC and the EDA to provide their expertise with a view to ensuring consistency with the priorities and objectives referred to in paragraph 4, points (b), (c), and (d), in particular within the framework of CFSP, in particular as jointly expressed in the context of the CDP, to complement the information provided by Member States regarding project proposals; and |
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| (c) take into account any views of Member States. | (c) verify that all Member States and associated countries, and, where relevant, Ukraine, were informed of the emergence of a project and were given the opportunity to participate; |
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| 4. European Defence Projects of Common Interest shall meet the following general criteria: | 4. EDPCIs shall meet the following general criteria: |
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| (-a) the project shall significantly strengthen the competitiveness, efficiency and innovation capacity of the EDTIB, in particular by: | |
| (i) contributing to the establishment of new or the broadening of existing cross-border cooperation, including with SMEs and mid-caps; | |
| (ii) creating positive spill-over effects in the internal market; | |
| (iii) significantly contributing to market integration and reduction of market fragmentation; | |
| (iv) improving the interoperability and interchangeability of defence products; and | |
| (v) aiming to reduce strategic dependencies, including by means of supply diversification and scaling up capacities; |
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| (a) the project involves at least four Member States; | (a) the project involves at least four Member States and all Member States and associated countries, as well as Ukraine, are given a genuine opportunity to participate in the EDPCI; |
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| (b) the project aims at developing capabilities, including those securing access to strategic domains and contested spaces, strategic enablers, and, as appropriate, systems acting as European defence infrastructure of common interest and use; | (b) the project aims at developing military capabilities critical for the security and defence of the Union, including those securing access to strategic domains and contested spaces, strategic enablers, and, as appropriate, systems acting as European defence infrastructure of common interest and use; |
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| (d) the projects shall be particularly significant in size or scope and aim at mitigating a considerable level of technological or financial risk; | (d) the projects shall be particularly significant in size or scope and aim at mitigating a considerable level of technological or financial risk, or both; |
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| (e a) preference shall be given to the Member States most at risk on the EU's Eastern Flank. |
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| 5. A European Defence Project of Common Interest shall involve at least four Member States. The European Commission shall be able, where relevant, to participate in the project. | 5. The Commission shall be able, where relevant, to participate in an EDPCI. Participating Member States may decide to involve the High Representative and the EDA as observers to an EDPCI, where relevant. Preference shall be given to Member States most at risk on the EU's Eastern Flank. |
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| 5 a. The deployment of an EDPCI which is eligible for Union funding shall consist only of one or more activities related to: | |
| (a) the common procurement of defence products; | |
| (b) accelerating the adjustment to structural changes of the production capacity of defence products, as well as related supporting activities; | |
| (c) the industrial development of new defence products or the upgrading of existing ones; | |
| (d) the development and procurement of necessary infrastructure. |
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| 5 b. Member States participating in an EDPCI shall ensure that the EDPCI activities including those not supported by Union funding, comply with the objectives set out in Article 3 and in paragraph 1 of this Article and do not adversely affect compliance of the EDPCI with the criteria set out in paragraph 4 of this Article. |
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| 6. A European Defence Project of Common Interest shall be considered to contribute to the defence capabilities critical for the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States and therefore to be in the public interest. They may be established in the framework of Structures for European Armament Programmes established in accordance with Regulation (EU) [XXX] [European Defence Industry Programme]. | 6. A European Defence Project of Common Interest shall be considered to contribute to the defence capabilities critical for the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States and therefore to be in the public interest. They may be established in the framework of a Structure for European Armament Programme (SEAP) established in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2025/2643 [European Defence Industry Programme]. |
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| 6 a. Only Member States and associated countries, as well as SEAPs consisting of Member States and associated countries, shall be eligible for funding under EDPCI activities. |
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| 7. Member States may, without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 TFEU, apply support schemes and provide for administrative support to European Defence Projects of Common Interest. | 7. Member States may, without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 TFEU, apply support schemes and provide for administrative support to EDPCIs. |
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| 9. The Union shall support any activity necessary for the development, industrialisation, procurement or deployment of a European Defence Project of Common Interest notably through any of the activities supported under this Section. | 9. The Union shall support any activity necessary for the development, industrialisation, procurement or deployment of EDPCIs notably through any of the activities supported under this Section. |
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| 9 a. Member States participating in an EDPCI shall submit to the Commission, on an annual basis, a joint report on the implementation of the EDPCI activities, including on compliance with the requirements set out in paragraph 5b of this Article. |
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| 1 a. The actions referred to in this Article shall be carried out by legal entities cooperating within a consortium of at least three eligible legal entities which are established in at least three different Member States or associated countries. At least three of those eligible legal entities established in at least two different Member States or associated countries shall not, during the entire period in which the action is carried out, be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same legal entity and shall not control each other. |
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| 1. Activities related to the enhancement of the Responsiveness, Industrial Scale-Up, and Resilience: to enhance responsiveness and resilience of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, enabling it to develop, produce, and sustain critical defence production capacity/capabilities at the necessary scale and speed, including through supporting the industrial scale-up of innovative companies and by supporting skills development; may cover in particular: | 1. Activities related to the enhancement of the Responsiveness, Industrial Scale-Up, and Resilience: to enhance responsiveness and resilience of the EDTIB, enabling it to develop, produce, and sustain critical defence production capacity for defence products at the necessary scale and speed, including through supporting the industrial scale-up of innovative companies and by supporting skills development; may cover in particular: |
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| (a) the optimisation, expansion, modernisation, upgrading or repurposing of existing, or the establishment of new, production capacities insofar as those components and raw materials are intended or used wholly for the production of defence products, in particular with a view to increasing production capacity or reducing lead production times, including on the basis of the procurement or acquisition of the requisite machine tools and any other necessary input; | (a) the optimisation, expansion, modernisation, including automation, upgrading or repurposing of existing, or the establishment of new, production capacities insofar as those components and raw materials are intended or used wholly for the production of defence products, in particular with a view to increasing production capacity or reducing lead production and delivery times, including on the basis of the procurement or acquisition of the requisite machine tools and any other necessary input; |
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| (b) the establishment of cross-border industrial partnerships, including through public private partnerships or other forms of industrial cooperation, in a joint industrial effort, such as cross-border joint ventures including activities that aim to coordinate the sourcing or reservation and stockpiling of defence products, components and corresponding raw materials insofar as those components and raw materials are intended or used wholly for the production of defence products, as well as to coordinate production capacities and production plans; | (b) the establishment of cross-border industrial partnerships, including through public private partnerships or other forms of industrial cooperation, including SMEs, in a joint industrial effort, such as cross-border joint ventures including activities that aim to coordinate the sourcing or reservation and stockpiling of defence products, components and corresponding raw materials insofar as those components and raw materials are intended or used wholly for the production of defence products, as well as to coordinate production capacities and production plans; |
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| 2. To ensure the availability of defence products in time and in volume thereby fostering the competitiveness of the EDTIB as well as, where relevant, of the Ukrainian DTIB, the Commission shall support the following set of measures (EU Military Sales Mechanism – EU MSM): | 2. To ensure the availability of defence products in time and in volume thereby fostering the competitiveness of the EDTIB as well as, where relevant, of the Ukrainian DTIB, the Commission shall support the following set of measures (EU Military Sales Mechanism – EU MSM, as established under Regulation (EU) 2025/2643): |
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| (a) the establishment, management and maintenance of defence industrial readiness pools of defence products; | (a) the establishment, management and maintenance of defence industrial readiness pools of defence products, as well as the continuation of such pools established under Regulation (EU) 2025/2643, including support to the establishment and functioning of a SEAP for the purpose of managing and maintaining such a pool; |
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| (b) the establishment and maintenance of a single, centralised, catalogue of defence products developed by the EDTIB; and the Ukrainian DTIB; | (b) the update and maintenance of the European Military Sales Catalogue, as established under Regulation (EU) 2025/2643 that acts as a single, centralised, catalogue of defence products developed by the EDTIB; and the Ukrainian DTIB; |
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| (b a) the facilitation of procedures for the common procurement of defence products; and |
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| 3. A Defence Industrial Readiness pool, as referred to in paragraph 2, point (a), shall only be established, managed and maintained by a SEAP, as set out in Regulation [EDIP] and shall offer Member States, associated countries and Ukraine an immediate and preferential purchase or use/lease option to the defence products part of the pool. | 3. A Defence Industrial Readiness pool, as referred to in paragraph 2, point (a), shall be established, managed and maintained by a consortium of Member States, associated countries or Ukraine, or a SEAP, as set out in Regulation (EU) 2025/2643 and may for that purpose, consult the EDA for its expertise. |
| For the purposes of the previous subparagraph, a consortium of Member States associated countries or Ukraine shall consist of at least three of those countries, of which at least two shall be Member States. |
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| 3 a. Member States that establish a defence industrial readiness pool shall ensure that the establishment, management and maintenance of that pool comply with the objectives set out in Article 3. |
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| 3 b. A defence industrial readiness pool shall offer Member States, associated countries, Ukraine and SEAPs an immediate and preferential purchase, use or lease for the defence products that are part of that pool. |
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| 3 c. Where a defence industrial readiness pool is established in the context of a SEAP, the ECF may financially support the following: | |
| (a) the common procurement of additional quantities of defence products through common procurement actions carried out by the SEAP; | |
| (b) the establishment and the functioning of the SEAP for the purpose of managing and maintaining a defence industrial readiness pool. |
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| 3 d. For the purpose of Member States or, where applicable, associated countries buying from the defence industrial readiness pool established, managed and maintained by a SEAP, the procurement shall be considered as a contract awarded by a government to another government as referred to in Article 13, point (f), of Directive 2009/81/EC. |
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| 4 a. The European Military Sales Catalogue shall indicate whether the economic operator has the ability to decide, without restrictions imposed by non-associated third countries of by non-associated third-county entities, on the definition, adaptation and evolution of the design of the defence product, including the legal authority to substitute or remove components that are subject to restrictions imposed by non-associated third countries or by non- associated third country entities. The support received under the ECF shall also be indicated in the catalogue. |
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| 1 a. Common procurement actions shall be carried out by: | |
| (a) a consortium of legal entities including at least three entities from at least three Member States or associated third countries of which at least two shall be contracting authorities of two different, Member States; or | |
| (b) a SEAP. |
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| 6. For the purpose of this article, ‘agent’ means a contracting authority as defined in Article 2(1), point (1), of Directive 2014/24/EU and Article 3(1) of Directive 2014/25/EU established in a Member State or an associated country, the European Defence Agency, a Structure for European Armament Programme or an international organisation that is designated by Member States, associated countries or Ukraine to conduct a common procurement on their behalf. | 6. For the purpose of this article, ‘agent’ means a contracting authority as defined in Article 2(1), point (1), of Directive 2014/24/EU and Article 3(1) of Directive 2014/25/EU established in a Member State or an associated country, the EDA, a SEAP or an international organisation that is designated by Member States, associated countries or Ukraine to conduct a common procurement on their behalf. |
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| (a) The incentivisation of the procurement of products which enable or enhance the movement, transportation, or deployment of military personnel, equipment, or supplies, and improve the access to military mobility capabilities. | (a) The incentivisation of the procurement of products which enable or enhance the movement, transportation, or deployment of military personnel, equipment, or supplies, and improve the access to military mobility capabilities, including on cross-border and large-scale transport projects and infrastructure. |
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| Article49a | |
| EU Defence Innovation Scheme | |
| 1. Support to new entrants, innovative start-ups, SMEs and scaleup shall take the form of a dedicated EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS). The EUDIS may include innovative and scalable activities that can address all stages of the life-cycle of defence products, including in support to disruptive technologies and to single entities (including SMEs), such as: matchmaking events and business coaching for innovators, agile funding mechanisms, challenges, hackathons, support to innovative procurement, iterative upgrade procurement models for rapidly evolving system and any other actions for shorter innovation cycles and technology integration, validation and experimentation. The support may be provided through or in conjunction with the activities referred to in Articles 45 to 49. | |
| 2. The Commission shall support the establishment and operation in Member States of single national contact points, including advisory structures at national level, the provision of technical assistance, to be managed by the Member States, which may, at their discretion, further extend such advisory services at national level. Advisory services and related technical assistance managed by the Member State pursuant to this Article shall constitute eligible actions for funding under the ECF in accordance with Article 4(2) contributing to achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3(1)(a). The Commission shall ensure the timely and effective sharing of relevant information with national advisory authorities, enabling swift and seamless implementation of programme updates and conditions at national and sub-national levels. |
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| 1. In addition to fulfilling any conditions of eligibility provided under Article 9 of this Regulation, Union recipients of Union funding shall comply with the obligations included in paragraphs 2 to 6. | 1. In addition to fulfilling any conditions of eligibility provided under Article 9 of this Regulation, Union recipients of Union funding shall comply with the obligations set out in this Article. |
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| 2. Recipients shall have their executive management structures in the Union or in an associated country and shall not be subject to control by a non-associated third country or by a non-associated third-country entity. | 2. Recipients of Union funding shall have their executive management structures in the Union or in an associated country and shall not be subject to control by a non-associated third country or by a non-associated third-country entity. |
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| (b) access by a non-associated third country or by a non-associated third-country entity to sensitive information relating to the action is prevented and the employees or other persons involved in the action have national security clearance issued by a Member State or an associated country, where appropriate; | (b) access by a non-associated third country or by a non-associated third-country entity to classified or sensitive information relating to the action is prevented and the employees or other persons involved in the action have national security clearance issued by a Member State or an associated country, where appropriate; |
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| 12. For actions referred to in Article 44(1), points (a), (c) and (d), the estimated cost of components originating in the Union shall not be lower than 65 % of the estimated cost of the end product. No components shall be sourced from third countries that contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and the Member States, including respect for the principle of good neighbourly relations. | 12. For actions referred to in Article 44(1), points (a), (c) and (d), the estimated cost of components originating outside the Union shall not be higher than 35% of the estimated cost of the components of the end product. No components shall be sourced from third countries that contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and the Member States, including respect for the principle of good neighbourly relations. |
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| 15. Except for actions referred to in Article 44, paragraph 2 or unless specified otherwise in the work programmes, Union support shall only be granted to actions carried out by: | deleted |
| (a) legal entities cooperating within a consortium of at least three eligible legal entities which are established in at least three different Member States or associated countries. At least three of those eligible legal entities established in at least two different Member States or associated countries shall not, during the entire period in which the action is carried out, be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same legal entity and shall not control each other; | |
| (b) or to a Structure for European Armament Programme established in accordance with Regulation (EU) [XXX][EDIP] |
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| 3. For actions referred to in Article 44(1), point (b), supporting the development of defence technologies and capabilities, Union support may cover up to 50% of the eligible costs or, for procurement of R&D services, up to 50% of the estimated value of the contract. | 3. For actions referred to in Article 44(1), point (b), supporting the development of defence technologies and capabilities, Union support may cover up to 75% of the eligible costs or, for procurement of R&D services, up to 75% of the estimated value of the contract. |
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| 5. For actions referred to in Article 44(1), point (d), the Union support may cover up to 25% of the estimated value of the common procurement. | 5. For actions referred to in Article 44(1), point (d), the Union support may cover at least 25% of the estimated value of the common procurement. |
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| 7. In order to properly take into account the particular situation of the Strategic Partner concerned, the Union support may cover up to 100% of the eligible costs for actions referred to in Article 44(1), point (f). | 7. In order to properly take into account the particular situation of the Strategic Partner concerned, the Union support may cover up to 100% of the eligible costs for actions referred to in Article 44(1), point (ea). |
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| (b) The objectives, priorities and the expected results set for the relevant action, in particular trough the evaluation of one or more of the following criteria as specified in the work programmes: (i) contribution to excellence in the defence domain, (ii) innovation capacities, (iii) cross-border cooperation, in particular with SMEs and mid-caps that bring substantial added-value to the action, (iv) competitiveness, (v) increase in production capacities and availability, (vi) reduction of lead production time, (v) increase in interoperability, (vii) increase in interchangeability and (viii) security of supply throughout the Union in response to identified risks, including in particular high exposure to the risk of materialisation of conventional military threats. | (b) The objectives, priorities and the expected results set for the relevant action, in particular trough the evaluation of one or more of the following criteria as specified in the work programmes: (i) increase in defence readiness and contribution to excellence in the defence domain, (ii) innovation capacities, (iii) cross-border cooperation, (iia) cooperation with SMEs and mid-caps that bring substantial added-value to the action, (iv) competitiveness, (v) increase in production capacities and availability, (vi) reduction of lead production and delivery time, (v) increase in interoperability, (vii) increase in interchangeability and (viii) resilience and security of supply throughout the Union in response to identified risks, including in particular high exposure to the risk of materialisation of conventional military threats. |
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| (d) For actions supporting development of defence technologies and capabilities, access rights to the results of development actions shall be granted to the national authorities co-financing the action under fair and reasonable conditions to be agreed upon with the recipients generating those results. Terms and conditions for the exercise of such access rights shall be set out in the contractual relationship between the recipients and the national authorities co-financing the action. | (d) For actions supporting development of defence products, technologies and capabilities, access rights to the results of development actions shall be granted to the national authorities co-financing the action under fair and reasonable conditions to be agreed upon with the recipients generating those results. Terms and conditions for the exercise of such access rights shall be set out in the contractual relationship between the recipients and the national authorities co-financing the action. |
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| 2. The general task of the Board is to assist and provide advice and recommendations to the Commission pursuant to this Regulation. It shall notably provide advice on the long-term investment strategy of the defence policy window. | 2. The general task of the Board is to assist and provide advice and recommendations to the Commission and Member States pursuant to this Regulation. It shall notably provide advice on the long-term investment strategy of the defence policy window. |
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| 3. The Defence Industrial Board shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, of the Commission and of the High Representative/Head of the Agency. Each Member State shall nominate one representative and one alternate representative. | 3. The Defence Industrial Advisory Board shall be composed of representatives of all Member States, the Commission, the High Representative, the Head of the EUMC and the EDA. Each Member State shall nominate one representative and one alternate representative. |
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| 3 a. The Defence Industrial Advisory Board shall be co-chaired by a representative of the Commission and of the Member State holding the rotating presidency of the Council. The secretariat of the Board shall be ensured by the Commission. Only Member States shall have voting rights. The co-chairs shall invite representatives of the European Parliament to attend, as observers, the meetings of the Board. |
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| 3 b. The Defence Industrial Advisory Board shall meet whenever the situation requires, upon request from the Commission or a Member State or an associated country. The Defence Industrial Advisory Board shall adopt its rules of procedure on the basis of a proposal submitted by the Commission. |
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| 3 c. The Defence Industrial Advisory Board shall invite, at least once a year, representatives from national defence industry associations and selected industrial representatives to take part, as observers, in its work, taking into account the necessity to ensure a balanced geographical representation. |
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| 3 d. Associated countries shall have the right to become members of the Defence Industrial Advisory Board, without voting rights, in accordance with the conditions set out under the Agreement on the European Economic Area, provided that these countries do not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, including respect for the principle of good neighbourly relations. The Defence Industrial Advisory Board shall invite, where relevant, in line with its rules of procedure and with due respect to the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, a representative from Ukraine to attend meetings as an observer. |
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| 3 e. The Commission shall ensure inclusiveness and provide members of the Defence Industrial Advisory Board with equal access to information in order to ensure that the decision-making process of the Defence Industrial Advisory Board, reflects the situation and the needs of all Member States. The Defence Industrial Advisory Board shall take the necessary measures to ensure the safe handling and processing of classified and sensitive information. |
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| (g) Technological sovereignty, research and innovation. | (g) Technological sovereignty, research and innovation for space activities including defence readiness. |
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| (d) the cooperation with other regional or global satellite navigation systems, including to facilitate compatibility and interoperability and the promotion of the role of the Union as a global actor in the space sector, encourage international cooperation, and support European space diplomacy. | (d) the cooperation with other regional or global satellite navigation systems, including to facilitate compatibility and interoperability and the contribution to the Union's role as a global actor in the space sector, encourage international cooperation, and support European space diplomacy. |
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| 1. The Earth Observation (EO) system shall consist of Copernicus, and of the Earth Observation Governmental Service (EOGS). Copernicus is an operational, autonomous, user-driven, civil Earth observation system under civilian control, building on the existing national and European capacities. It shall offer geo-information data and services, comprising satellites, ground infrastructure, data and information processing facilities, and distribution infrastructure, based on a free, full and open data policy and, where appropriate, integrating the needs and requirements of security. | 1. The Earth Observation (EO) system shall consist of Copernicus, and of the Earth Observation Governmental Service (EOGS). Copernicus is an operational, autonomous, user-driven, civil Earth observation system under civilian control, building on the existing national and European capacities. It shall offer geo-information data and services, comprising satellites, ground infrastructure, data and information processing facilities, and distribution infrastructure, based on a free, full and open data policy, integrating the Union's resilience, security and defence readiness needs and requirements. |
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| 2. Copernicus shall also support the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Union’s and its Member States’ policies in particular in the fields of environment, climate change, marine, maritime, atmosphere, agriculture and rural development, preservation of cultural heritage, civil protection, infrastructure monitoring, safety and security, as well as digital economy, under the Digital Leadership window, which shall be aligned with the objective of Copernicus. | 2. Copernicus shall also support the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Union’s and its Member States’ policies in particular in the fields of environment, climate change, marine, maritime, atmosphere, agriculture and rural development, preservation of cultural heritage, civil protection, infrastructure monitoring, safety, security and defence readiness, as well as digital economy, under the Digital Leadership window, which shall be aligned with the objective of Copernicus. |
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| 7. EOGS shall provide enhanced situational awareness in support of preparedness, decision-making and the action of the Union and Member States in the fields of security and defence. EOGS shall in particular comprise satellites, ground infrastructure, data and information processing facilities, and distribution infrastructure. It shall provide secure, reliable, timely, persistent and targeted space-based Earth observation data, reinforcing existing and planned capabilities. It shall complement and build on existing capabilities provided through the European Union Satellite Centre, including those from Member States. EOGS may also provide complementary information to Copernicus Services, in particular for civil protection and security. | 7. EOGS shall provide enhanced situational awareness in support of preparedness, decision-making and the action of the Union and Member States in the fields of security and defence. EOGS shall in particular comprise satellites, ground infrastructure, data and information processing facilities, and distribution infrastructure. It shall provide secure, reliable, timely, persistent and targeted space-based Earth observation data, reinforcing existing and planned capabilities. It shall complement and build on existing capabilities provided through the European Union Satellite Centre, including those from Member States. EOGS may also provide complementary information to Copernicus Services, in particular for civil protection, defence readiness and security including critical infrastructure. |
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| (d) improving secure connectivity over geographical areas of strategic interest such as Africa and the Arctic as well as the Baltic, the Black Sea, Mediterranean regions and the Atlantic. | (d) improving secure connectivity over geographical areas of strategic interest including Africa, the Arctic as well as the Union's Eastern Flank including the Baltic, the High North, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. |
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| (e) exploring and leveraging synergies with complementary domains such as defence and other relevant sectors for key areas such as Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity; | (e) exploring and leveraging synergies with complementary domains such as defence and other relevant sectors; |
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| 1. Support for civil security industry policy shall address in particular the following application areas: | 1. Support for civil security industry policy and increasing resilience of critical infrastructure shall be pursued in particular through the following activities: |
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| (a) Security and resilience of critical civil infrastructures, in particular against hybrid threats; | (a) Security and resilience of critical civil infrastructures, in particular against hybrid threats, physical and cyber threats, including works related to the protection, monitoring, and repair capabilities encompassing new and mature technologies; |
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| (b) Technologies, capabilities and solutions relevant for the prevention of and response to crime, in particular terrorism and violent extremism, organised crime and cyber-enabled crime | (b) Technologies, capabilities and solutions, including measures enhancing standardisation, certification, interoperability and stress-testing of security technologies, relevant for the prevention of and response to crime, in particular terrorism and violent extremism, organised crime and cyber-enabled crime |
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| (d) Civil preparedness against security threats, whether natural or human-made, accidental or intentional. | (d) Civil preparedness and prevention capabilities against security threats, whether natural or human-made, accidental or intentional, including innovative measures to mitigate hybrid threats. |
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| (d) Support actions for the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of relevant Union legislation and policy | (d) Support actions for the development, implementation, monitoring, coordination and enforcement of relevant Union legislation and policy |
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European Parliament (2026). “DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the European Competitiveness Fund ('ECF’), including the specific programme for defence research and innovation activities, repealing Regulations (EU) 2021/522, (EU) 2021/694, (EU) 2021/697, (EU) 2021/783, and amending Regulations (EU) 2021/696, (EU) 2023/588, (EU) [EDIP]”. Text, 12 February 2026. docId SEDE-PA-782450. EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/texts/SEDE-PA-782450 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Data: EP Open Data API: document record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/documents/SEDE-PA-782450 (CC BY 4.0). BibTeX
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