Unterausschuss für Sicherheit und Verteidigung (SEDE) - Europäisches Parlament

On 25 June 2025, from 14:30 to 16:15, the FISC Subcommittee will host a joint public hearing with the SEDE Committee on "The European Defence Union: Tax Matters". The hearing will focus on the legislative framework governing VAT exemptions for defence-related activities carried out under the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

It will examine the 2015 Council Decision granting VAT exemptions to NATO and EU agencies for defence efforts supporting the implementation of Union activities, and assess how effectively Member States are applying these provisions.

In particular, the discussion will explore the cooperation mechanisms between the European Commission, national Ministries of Finance, and Ministries of Defence in ensuring consistent and compliant implementation of the VAT exemptions. The panel will also address the operational and administrative challenges encountered in the field. The insights gathered will contribute to the broader debate on strengthening the fiscal framework underpinning European defence initiatives, including the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) and upcoming measures under the ReArm Europe Plan and Readiness 2030 strategy.
Location : European Parliament - SPAAK (5B001) - Brussels
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ÄNDERUNGSANTRÄGE 1 - 121 - Entwurf einer Stellungnahme Änderung der Verordnungen (EU) 2021/1058 und (EU) 2021/1056 in Bezug auf spezifische Maßnahmen zur Bewältigung strategischer Herausforderungen im Rahmen der Halbzeitüberprüfung
Ausschuss für Sicherheit und Verteidigung
Riho Terras

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On 17 June, immediately after publication, Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius will present the Defence omnibus to the SEDE Members. This omnibus, announced in the White Paper, proposes amendments to simplify the legal and administrative framework in order to address obstacles and bottlenecks hindering a rapid ramping up of the defence industry and thereby strengthening European defence.
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ÄNDERUNGSANTRÄGE 1 - 69 - Entwurf einer Stellungnahme Änderung der Verordnung (EU) 2021/1057 zur Einrichtung des Europäischen Sozialfonds Plus (ESF+) in Bezug auf spezifische Maßnahmen zur Bewältigung strategischer Herausforderungen
Ausschuss für Sicherheit und Verteidigung
Urmas Paet

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The following extraordinary meetings of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) are scheduled to take place on:

• Monday, 16 June 2025, 20.30 - 21.15, Strasbourg (room CHURCHILL 200)

• Tuesday 17 June 2025, 20.30 - 21.30, Strasbourg (room WEISS R5.1)

Further information about the SEDE meetings can be found here.

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SEDE missions 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
EP calendar 2025
SEDE meetings' calendar 2nd half of 2024 - 10th legislature
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The next meeting of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 3 June 2025 from 9:00 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 18:30 in Brussels (ANTALL 4Q2).

Further information about the meeting can be found here.

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SEDE missions 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
EP calendar 2025
SEDE meetings' calendar 2nd half of 2024 - 10th legislature
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On 26 March, the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) jointly launched the new EU Preparedness Union Strategy, which will be presented in a joint meeting of the SEDE, ENVI, and LIBE committees, on 3 June. The strategy outlines how the EU aims to better anticipate, prevent and respond to risks such as cyberattacks, disinformation, and climate impacts.
The EU Preparedness Union Strategy is a direct follow-up to the Niinistö Report's recommendations on strengthening the EU's preparedness. It proposes 30 key actions and an Action Plan to improve Europe's ability to manage risks ranging from cyber threats and disinformation to climate change. The strategy calls for a shared European approach, recognising preparedness as not just a national but a Union-wide responsibility. It promotes a "preparedness by design" culture across all EU policies. The initiative is led by Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, responsible for equality, preparedness, and crisis management, including civil preparedness and international cooperation on disaster risk management. The strategy highlights the need for stronger coordination and resilience mechanisms across the EU in response to growing and complex threats.
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AMENDMENTS 1 - 69 - Draft opinion Amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 establishing the European Social Fund + (ESF+) as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges
Committee on Security and Defence
Urmas Paet

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 121 - Draft opinion Amending Regulations (EU) 2021/1058 and (EU) 2021/1056 as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review
Committee on Security and Defence
Riho Terras

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BERICHT über den Vorschlag für eine Verordnung des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates zur Einrichtung des Programms für die Europäische Verteidigungsindustrie und eines Rahmens für Maßnahmen zur Gewährleistung der zeitnahen Verfügbarkeit und Lieferung von Verteidigungsgütern (EDIP)
Ausschuss für Industrie, Forschung und Energie
Ausschuss für Sicherheit und Verteidigung
Raphaël Glucksmann, François-Xavier Bellamy

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