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Welcomed the Commitment to European Rearmament and Defence
........ By ::::: EPP, Socialists, Liberals, Conservatives and Greens adopted a common Resolution.
The European Parliament adopted by majority a joint Resolutions regarding the "ReArm EU Plan," which was presented yesterday by Ursula von der Leyen to the 720 Members representing the 27 European countries. This vote is not legislative; it represents only the political stance of European political groups.
By Paolo Licandro
Brussels, 12 March 2025 - 4 MINUTES READ
Brussels, 12 March 2025 - 4 MINUTES READ
The European Parliament asked the President of the Commission to present the ideas for rearming the European Union that were introduced last week at the extraordinary European Council meeting.
Following yesterday's debate, today the Parliament adopted the "Ursula Plan", by
Resolution RC-B10-0146/2025 Adopted by the European Parliament
A Joint Resolution RC-B10-0146/2025 was adopted by a majority of Members by represents a consensus among EPP, Socialist (S&D), Conservatives (ECR), Liberals (RE) and Greens, integrating key points from the individual proposals.
Later, on this page we will provide the definitive text adopted today.
It outlines a comprehensive and balanced approach to European defense, including:
Initially, separate resolutions were presented by the eight political groups sitting in the European Parliament.
Individual Resolutions by Political Groups and their distinctive elements
Following yesterday's debate, today the Parliament adopted the "Ursula Plan", by
Resolution RC-B10-0146/2025 Adopted by the European Parliament
A Joint Resolution RC-B10-0146/2025 was adopted by a majority of Members by represents a consensus among EPP, Socialist (S&D), Conservatives (ECR), Liberals (RE) and Greens, integrating key points from the individual proposals.
Later, on this page we will provide the definitive text adopted today.
It outlines a comprehensive and balanced approach to European defense, including:
- Creation of a central EU military operations command.
- Establishment of a common defense research and development fund.
- Strengthening the EU's foreign and security policy coherence.
- Enhanced cooperation with NATO and global partners.
- Increased EU cybersecurity capacity.
- Joint training and interoperability of EU armed forces.
- Strategic autonomy in defense production.
- Improved transparency and democratic oversight.
Initially, separate resolutions were presented by the eight political groups sitting in the European Parliament.
Individual Resolutions by Political Groups and their distinctive elements
- B10-0146/2025 (European People's Party - EPP)
Highlights the necessity of a central command structure for EU military operations to enhance operational effectiveness. - B10-0150/2025 (Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats - S&D)
Proposes establishing a joint EU fund dedicated to research and development in defense to foster innovation and cooperation. - B10-0148/2025 (Renew Europe - RE)
Emphasizes strengthening the coherence and unity of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. - B10-0149/2025 (European Conservatives and Reformists - ECR)
Stresses the importance of closer cooperation with NATO and other international partners to reinforce collective defense. - B10-0147/2025 (The Greens/European Free Alliance - Greens/EFA)
Advocates significantly enhancing the EU’s cybersecurity capabilities to address emerging hybrid threats. - B10-0144/2025 (The Left Group - GUE/NGL)
Focuses on promoting joint training and interoperability of member states' armed forces. - B10-0145/2025 (Patriots for Europe - PfE)
Pushes for increased strategic autonomy of the EU, especially in the production and supply of military equipment. - B10-0151/2025 (Europe of Sovereign Nations - ESN)
Calls for increased transparency, accountability, and democratic oversight over European defense policies.
Conclusions
The European right-wing groups and The Left voted against the EP Resolution on the ReArm EU Plan presented by Ursula von der Leyen and adopted by a majority of the European Parliament.
As stated, these votes hold no legislative value. Politically, their influence is limited, as all decisive power on this issue rests with the Council. Given the veto power within the Council, national governments will need to negotiate a common stance to maintain unity in pursuing a feasible defense and rearmament strategy for the Union.
The European right-wing groups and The Left voted against the EP Resolution on the ReArm EU Plan presented by Ursula von der Leyen and adopted by a majority of the European Parliament.
As stated, these votes hold no legislative value. Politically, their influence is limited, as all decisive power on this issue rests with the Council. Given the veto power within the Council, national governments will need to negotiate a common stance to maintain unity in pursuing a feasible defense and rearmament strategy for the Union.
