Beschaffung
How can Europe strengthen its defence capabilities without undermining democratic oversight? At a pan-European webinar organised by Europe Calling, we discussed existing challenges, political responsibility, and shared European solutions.
The EU has adopted its first-ever defence industry programme. It strengthens Europe’s industrial backbone, boosts joint procurement, supports Ukraine — and takes an important step towards strategic autonomy.
The new instrument aims to help member states meet their defence needs through joint procurement. But there will be no parliamentary oversight. And we need much more: a fundamental shift in defense procurement.