Security and Defence Subcommittee (SEDE) - European Parliament

DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing a framework of measures to facilitate the transport of military equipment, goods and personnel across the Union
Committee on Security and Defence
Committee on Transport and Tourism
Michał Szczerba, Roberts Zīle

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Length of video : 75'

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Length of video : 75'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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On 18 March, SEDE will notably hold two separate discussions on Ukraine. The first one will focus on countering Russia's war economy and understanding its recruitment policies in order to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. The second will focus on learning from Ukraine in building Europe’s strategic defence readiness and the role of the EU's new defence instruments.

On 19 March, Ambassador Lene MANDEL VENSILD, newly appointed Chair of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) of the Council of the EU, will address the Committee to discuss the current developments on EU Security and Defence.

SEDE meeting agenda and documents
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On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its proposals to build a genuine EU single market for defence and close critical EU defence capability gaps.
Committee on Security and Defence

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OPINION on the proposal for a Council regulation laying down the Multiannual Financial Framework for the years 2028 to 2034
Committee on Security and Defence
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

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AMENDMENTS 89 - 575 - Draft opinion Establishing the European Competitiveness Fund ('ECF’), including the specific programme for defence research and innovation activities
Committee on Security and Defence
Riho Terras

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AMENDMENTS 25 - 185 - Draft opinion Establishing the Connecting Europe Facility for the period 2028-2034, amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1679 and repealing Regulation (EU) 2021/1153
Committee on Security and Defence
Petras Auštrevičius

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Opinion on general guidelines for the preparation of the 2027 budget, Section III – Commission
Committee on Security and Defence
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

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DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Union Civil Protection Mechanism and Union support for health emergency preparedness and response, and repealing Decision No 1313/2013/EU (Union Civil Protection Mechanism)
Committee on Security and Defence
Reinis Pozņaks

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AMENDMENTS 9 - 89 - Draft opinion Establishing Horizon Europe, the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, for the period 2028-2034 laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2021/695
Committee on Security and Defence
Costas Mavrides

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On 26 February 2026, SEDE hosts the European Defence Agency (EDA)'s Defence Industry Conference from 9.30 - 16.00hrs in the EP premises, bringing together representatives from industry, EU Member States and EU institutions. The conference will provide a forum for discussion on how Europe’s defence industrial base can respond to an increasingly complex security environment.

Discussions will focus on industrial readiness, cooperation and long-term resilience, with particular attention to production capacity, interoperability and supply chain security.
The programme will include welcome addresses from the Chair of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) and EDA leadership, followed by briefings on the Agency's engagement with industry, capability development activities and innovation initiatives. Two panel discussions will address cooperation and interoperability, and securing defence supply chains, bringing together perspectives from industry, Member States and EU institutions.
Draft agenda
Background information and overview on ongoing SEDE dossiers
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On 26 February 2026, SEDE hosts the European Defence Agency (EDA)'s Defence Industry Conference from 9.30 - 16.00hrs in the EP premises, bringing together representatives from industry, EU Member States and EU institutions. The conference will provide a forum for discussion on how Europe’s defence industrial base can respond to an increasingly complex security environment.

Discussions will focus on industrial readiness, cooperation and long-term resilience, with particular attention to production capacity, interoperability and supply chain security.
The programme will include welcome addresses from the Chair of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) and EDA leadership, followed by briefings on the Agency's engagement with industry, capability development activities and innovation initiatives. Two panel discussions will address cooperation and interoperability, and securing defence supply chains, bringing together perspectives from industry, Member States and EU institutions.
Draft agenda
Background information and overview on ongoing SEDE dossiers
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The next meeting of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 from 9.00 - 12.30 and 14.30 - 18.30 and Thursday, 19 March 2026 from 9.00-12.30 in Brussels (room tbc).
Further information about the SEDE meetings can be found here.

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SEDE missions 2025:

• Djibouti - 27-29 October 2025
  
• Greenland - 15-19 September 2025
  
• Norway - 27-30 May 2025
• Moldova and Ukraine - 14-17 April 2025
  
• Bosnia and Herzegovina - 24-27 February 2025
• Israel and Palestine - 5-8 February 2025

SEDE missions 2024:

• United Kingdom - 28-30 October 2024
• Ukraine - 25-26 October 2024

SEDE Committee meetings' calendar 2026
SEDE Committee meetings' calendar 2025
EP calendar 2026
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Length of video : 60'

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SEDE-AFCO Joint Public Hearing on Institutional aspects of the Common European Defence Union - 24 February 2026

The Committee on Security and Defence jointly with the Committee on Constitutional Affairs held a hearing on "Institutional aspects of the Common European Defence Union" on 24 February. The Committees looked into the existing institutional framework supporting the Common European Defence Union. The hearing will help to identify the challenges and opportunities within current institutional arrangements, and it will propose recommendations for closer cooperation among Member States and EU's internal governance mechanisms.

Location : SPAAK 1A002
Programme
Poster
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REPORT on flagship European defence projects of common interest
Committee on Security and Defence
Lucia Annunziata

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REPORT on tackling barriers to the single market for defence
Committee on Security and Defence
Tobias Cremer

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