Security and Defence Subcommittee (SEDE) - European Parliament

REPORT on European Defence Readiness 2030: assessment of needs
Committee on Security and Defence
Christophe Gomart

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Length of video : 210'

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REPORT on military mobility
Committee on Security and Defence
Committee on Transport and Tourism
Roberts Zīle, Petras Auštrevičius

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Length of video : 120'

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On 3 and 4 December, SEDE will host the first-ever Inter-Parliamentary Committee Meeting with the Defence Committees of all National Parliaments of EU Member States plus the Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. This unprecedented gathering represents a significant step in strengthening the Union’s democratic oversight of security and defence as well as a show of solidarity with Ukraine at a critical moment in the future of European security.

High-level speakers include Commissioner Andrius KUBILIUS, Commissioner for Defence and Space, Admiral Pierre VANDIER, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander for Transformation, NATO's Assistant Secretary General Boris RUGE and the EEAS Deputy Secretary General Charles FRIES.

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Length of video : 60'

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On 21 October 2025, the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate adopted its work programme for 2026 (2026 CWP). In line with the Commission President's political guidelines and letter of intent and highlighting the need for full implementation of Mario Draghi's competitiveness report, the 2026 CWP places a strong emphasis on competitiveness, innovation and collective security. In parallel, the Commission commits to advancing simplification, implementation, and this year, also to strengthening enforcement. These three areas will remain key horizontal priorities for the entire Commission mandate. Just like last year's CWP, the 2026 CWP adheres to the seven headline ambitions put forward in the political guidelines. It is accompanied by a report on implementation, simplification and enforcement, the first of its kind. This new annual report is set to replace the annual burden survey. Annex I of the 2026 CWP puts forward 70 major new legislative and non-legislative initiatives, 44 % of which fall under the competitiveness headline ambition. (Up to) 48 of the new initiatives are legislative, including three sector-specific omnibus packages (on energy product legislation, taxation and citizens). Of the forthcoming legislative initiatives, 67 % are likely revisions of existing legislation, while more than half have a strong simplification dimension. Unlike previous CWPs, the 2026 CWP does not indicate whether a legislative initiative will be accompanied by an impact assessment; this lack of transparency runs counter to the spirit of the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making. Information on the Commission's 'Have your say' portal shows that, at the time of writing, two thirds of the up to 48 legislative initiatives were expected to be accompanied by an impact assessment (though the final number may be higher). The annual evaluation plan presented in Annex II of the CWP, comprising 20 evaluations, does not appear exhaustive. Finally, the communication on Better Regulation, expected in Q2 2026, may entail a revision of the Better Regulation Guidelines, the first since 2021.
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The law adopted on Tuesday is designed to strengthen the EU defence industry, foster joint European defence procurement, ramp up defence manufacturing and increase support for Ukraine.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence

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Length of video : 90'

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Transport and Defence MEPs call urgently for easier movement of troops and military equipment across the EU by removing internal borders and upgrading infrastructure.
Committee on Security and Defence
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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SEDE sent a delegation of six Members to Greenland (Nuuk and Ilulissat) from 15 - 19 September 2025, led by SEDE Chair Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann. The main aim of the mission was to engage directly with those involved in defence preparedness, including senior government figures, parliamentarians, military and civilian forces and local community leaders - in order to enhance EP engagement, understand security concerns facing Greenlanders and explore avenues for further EU support.
Press release
SEDE mission report including the programme
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AMENDMENTS 1 - 278 - Draft report EU strategic defence and security partnerships
Committee on Security and Defence
Michał Szczerba

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On 24 November, Members of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) and the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) vote jointly on the adoption of the SEDE/TRAN draft report on military mobility (Rapporteurs: Petras Auštrevičius (Renew, LT) and Roberts Zile (ECR, LV) followed by a presentation on the Military Mobility Package by Commissioner for Defence and Space A. Kubilius and Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism A. Tzitzikostas, adopted on 19 November.
The proposal puts forward a comprehensive set of measures aiming at facilitating the transport of equipment, goods and personnel for military purposes, while minimising and mitigating the impact of such transport on civilian transport.
Meeting agenda and documents
Live Streaming via the EP Multimedia Centre
Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on establishing a framework of measures to facilitate the transport of military equipment, goods and personnel across the Union
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The following additional SEDE meetings will take place:

• Joint SEDE&TRAN Committees on Monday, 24 November 2025 from 20.00 - 21.30 in Strasbourg (room CHURCHILL 200);
• SEDE Committee on Thursday, 27 November 2025 from 9.00 - 10.00 in Strasbourg (CHURCHILL 200).

The next ordinary meeting of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 from 9.00 - 12.30 and 14.30 - 18.30 and Thursday, 4 December 2025 from 9.00 - 12.30 and 15.00 - 18.30 in Brussels (room ANTALL 4Q1).
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 2025
SEDE Committee meetings' calendar 2026
EP calendar 2025
EP calendar 2026
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Length of video : 15'

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Length of video : 45'

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Length of video : 60'

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Length of video : 30'

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