On July 24, the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy received a detailed presentation from Mr. Timo Pesonen on the proposed European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). Key points included the need for a unified approach to address urgent requirements, particularly in the context of the Ukraine conflict, and the call for enhanced cooperation among EU Member States.
Key highlights from the presentation:
- Urgent need for a unified approach toaddress geopolitical challenges.
- Importance of inter-Committeecollaboration for maximum effectiveness.
- Emphasis on continuous support acrossall industry levels, including smaller firms.
- Calls for increased investment, jointprojects, and leveraging existing structures and funding.
- Addressing significant capabilitygaps, particularly in ammunition production.
- Balancing military spending with peaceefforts and economic challenges.
- Enhancing integration with candidate countriesfrom the Western Balkans.
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