Security and Defence Subcommittee (SEDE) - European Parliament

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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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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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Length of video : 90'

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Length of video : 135'

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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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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:

• 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 Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) and the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) organises a joint public hearing on 'Military Mobility' on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 from 14.30 to 17.00hrs in Brussels (room ANTALL 4Q2), to discuss with experts the state of play and future prospects of military mobility in the EU in view of the upcoming joint non-legislative report.
Location : ANTALL 4Q2
Programme
Poster
Presentations
     Brigadier Katrien D’HERT (EU Military Staff)
     Lieutenant General André BODEMANN (Bundeswehr Germany)
     Lieutenant Colonel Pasi SEPPÄLÄ (Ministry of Defence Finland)
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On 14 and 15 May, SEDE will hold its next meeting. SEDE Members will notably discuss with the EEAS and Commission representatives, the implementation of the EU Action Plan on cable security and actions taken to increase EU security and resilience against threats posed to the Union's critical infrastructure. There will also be an item on the implementation of the European Defence Industrial Strategy and on how the latest developments -
like the White Paper on Strengthening European Defence, the ReArm Europe plan/Readiness 2030 and the forthcoming "Defence Simplification Omnibus" - relate to the benchmarks as set out in the Strategy. On 14 May, a joint hearing of the SEDE and TRAN Committees is also organised on 'Military mobility' to discuss with experts the state of play and future prospects of military mobility in the EU in view of the upcoming joint non-legislative report.

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The Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) and the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) organises a joint public hearing on 'Military Mobility' on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 from 14.30 to 17.00hrs in Brussels (room ANTALL 4Q2), with external experts.
Programme
Poster
For further information
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Length of video : 90'

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Length of video : 90'

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Length of video : 150'

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