Parliament adopts resolution on tackling barriers to the defence single market
Decision
The European Parliament adopted the motion for a resolution titled "Report on tackling barriers to the single market for defence" under procedure 2025/2143(INI). The text tabled as A10-0017/2026 was adopted in plenary and recorded as P10_TA(2026)0079 with Tobias Cremer named as rapporteur for the Committee on Security and Defence.
What Changes
The adopted motion for a resolution sets out the Committee on Security and Defence's report and recommendations aimed at addressing obstacles to the functioning of the single market for defence. The document represents Parliament's formal position as set out in the motion for a resolution adopted in plenary.
Who Is Affected
The report concerns the single market for defence and is directly relevant to defence-sector actors and operators active within that market.
Sources
Official Documents
- Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - Strasbourg Plenary adopted a motion for a resolution on tackling barriers to the single market for defence.
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