Message with the recipient of Turkeythat the threats against a Member State of Commission They are closing the door for a country’s participation in European Defense Programs, today (27.05.2025) sent the spokesman of the Commission responsible for Defense Tomas Renée.
Tomas Renée said the Commission has taken seriously the concerns raised by some Member States about the possibility of participating in third countries in the Safe average.
“We have already taken seriously the concerns raised by some member states when we recommended Safe. Article 16 is clear.
The participation of a third country can be ruled out if the third country poses an immediate threat to the defense or security of an EU member state or throughout the EU, “said Thomas Renie.
Tomas Renée also referred to the safe assurance clause. As he explained, up to 65% of the ingredients of a common commission should come from EU, ESA/EEA or Ukraine countries.
All third countries can participate in a percentage of no greater than 35% of the product ingredients. SAFE OPERATION via SAFE, the EU will provide up to 150 billion euros, which will be disbursed in interested Member States upon request and based on national plans.
The disbursements will take the form of low -end long -term loans, which will be repaid by the beneficiary Member States.
In order to ensure economies of scale and interoperability and reduce the possible fragmentation of EDTB, the beneficiary Member States must, in principle, make common supplies that will apply to at least two participating countries to receive loans. Reacting to the current geopolitical situation and the urgent need for mass investment in defense equipment, SAFE will also allow supplies that will only apply to a Member State for a limited period of time.
What is Safe
The EU General Affairs Council today approved (27.05.2025) the Regulation on the establishment of the average security for Europe for Europe, the so -called “Safe”.
The Polish Presidency of the EU Council welcomed the approval of the Regulation as a “success” for the entire EU. Polish Minister of European Affairs Adam Slapka said: “We have adopted the first large -scale EU defense program at EU. This is not only the success of the Presidency, but of the whole EU. It is an unprecedented means that will enhance our defense capabilities and support our defense industry. The more we invest in our safety and defense, the better we prevent those who want to hurt us. “
According to the EU Council’s announcement, “Safe” is a new EU financial means that will support Member States wishing to invest in defense industrial production through common supplies, focusing on priority opportunities. It will finance emergency and large -scale investment in European defense technological and industrial base (EDTB). The aim is to enhance production capacity, to ensure the availability of defense equipment when needed and to address existing gaps in capabilities, enhancing the EU’s overall defense readiness. In addition, the SAFE will allow the EU to further support Ukraine by connecting its defense industry.
Participation
Safe opens a new chapter in collaboration with third countries. Ukraine and the EEA-Jews will be treated on the same terms as the Member States. Not only will they be able to participate in common supplies, but it will also be possible to buy from their industries. SAFE will also allow the countries, candidate countries, potential candidates and countries that have signed a partnership and defense with the EU, such as the United Kingdom, to participate in joint supplies. In addition, SAFE offers the ability to conclude additional bilateral or multilateral agreement with third states, under which eligibility conditions could be opened.
Eligible actions
Eligible actions funded through SAFE will be related to the first list of priority sectors identified by the European Council on March 6, 2025 and divided into two categories of defense products: The first category includes: ammunition and rockets, artillery systems, including the potential of deep offensive systems, Support them, including the equipment of soldiers and infantry weapons, protection of critical infrastructure, cyber security, military mobility including dislike.
Defense products in the second category will be subject to stricter eligibility terms, demanding that contractors have the ability to decide on the definition, adaptation and evolution of defense product design. Category 2 includes: Air and Missile Defense Systems, Marine Surface and Underwater capabilities, unmanned aircraft, anti-operated aircraft systems and strategic facilitation systems (Air Transfer, Air and Air Systems and Air Systems and Air Systems). For both categories of products, procurement contracts should ensure that the cost of accessories coming out of the EU, EEA-Hezes and Ukraine states does not exceed 35% of the estimated cost of the finished product components.
The EU is committed to enhancing and further deepening transatlantic cooperation and commitment to security and defense, as well as complementarity with NATO.
In this context, Safe will try to enhance interoperability, continue industrial cooperation and ensure mutual access to cutting -edge technologies with reliable partners. It is recalled that SAFE is the first pillar of the White Bible for European Defense and the Rearm Europe 2030 Plan, presented by the Commission in March 2025. This plan provides for the leverage of more than € 800 billion in defense spending.
The other pillars are: Strengthening national funding for defense by activating the national stability and development agreement clause, increasing the flexibility of EU media, such as cohesion funds, to allow for larger defense investments, completing public funding.
Safe will enter into force the next day after its publication in the official European Union newspaper, ie May 29, 2025.