Subscribe to PLMJ’s newsletters to receive the most up-to-date legal insights and our invitations to exclusive events.
We are looking for people who aim to go further and face the future with confidence.
Subscribe to PLMJ’s newsletters to receive the most up-to-date legal insights and our invitations to exclusive events.
We are looking for people who aim to go further and face the future with confidence.
The proposal introduces new possibilities for the direct procurement of innovative products resulting from competitive research projects, supporting the transition from research to market.
The European Commission has released its ambitious Defense Readiness Omnibus communication, marking a decisive shift towards strengthening Europe's defence capabilities by 2030. This comprehensive package addresses the urgent need to rebuild European defence readiness in response to growing security threats and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Likewise, the Union is enabling Member States to raise up to EUR 800 billion for additional defence spending over the next four years under the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030. More than half of Member States have already requested activation of the national escape clause under the Stability and Growth Pact to significantly increase their defence spending. Building on the ramp-up in defence investment, the package calls for urgent regulatory reforms to simplify procurement procedures, promote innovation through direct acquisition of cutting-edge products, and strengthen cooperation between Member States by enabling longer and more flexible framework agreements.
Among the key developments, we highlight the following:
This Defence Readiness Omnibus represents a fundamental mindset shift towards defence agility in the Union's legislative framework. The Commission emphasises that "History does not forgive either dithering or delaying" and positions this initiative as crucial for building an independent Europe capable of safeguarding peace and security.
The comprehensive package addresses regulatory hurdles across multiple sectors while maintaining high environmental, social, and safety standards. Implementation will require close cooperation between Member States, industry, and EU institutions to achieve the ambitious 2030 defence readiness timeline.