The European Commission’s White Paper on the Future of European Defence, scheduled for release by 19 March, aims to establish a harmonised regulatory framework to support the EU’s defense industry. Key themes include simplifying defense procurement rules, transferring defense products within the EU, and ensuring mutual recognition of national certification and licensing standards.
The draft emphasizes the necessity of simplification to boost industrial production and reduce inefficiencies caused by diverse regulatory | | laws. It outlines a simplified possesses at 19 March and plans to launch a strategic dialogue with the defense industry and private financial sectors to identify regulatory challenges and address them.
The report also explores the broader goals of enhancing defense readiness, such as adapting to new EU policies and legislation beyond defense, to ensure the bloc’s security capabilities remain at a technological and economic peak.
This initiative will ultimately result in the release of a simplified omnibus package titled “The Future of European Defence,” which will provide a definitive roadmap for the industry.
Each section of the White Paper will focus on these key areas, ensuring a cohesive and predictable path for the EU’s defense industry transitioning to a simpler, more standardized, and efficient operational model.
