Brussels, 16 July 2025
Position Paper on the Defence Readiness Omnibus
In seeking to address the European defence sector’s current inability to face rising geopolitical threats, the European Commission presented its Defence Readiness Omnibus. This package of proposals touches defence and civilian policies alike, with the aim of streamlining procurement, removing regulatory bottlenecks, and improving access to funding.
While the ZPP agrees with the Commission’s objectives and welcomes the potential of the reforms, we believe there is room for more ambitious action. In particular, we wish to see greater emphasis on the importance of dual-use technologies, harmonization of the fractured national policies, and strategic, long-term measures to ensure that the EU’s defence industry can maintain its momentum after the 2030 milestone currently in place.
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