12/09/2023 (Agence Europe) – MEPs approved, on Tuesday 12 September, the Interinstitutional Agreement reached on 27 June on strengthening the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) (see EUROPE B13211A18) by 530 votes to 66 with 32 abstentions. The EU Council still has to formally approve the agreement. With a budget of €300 million up to 31 December 2025, EDIRPA is intended to provide partial reimbursement, via European funds, to Member...