30/10/2023 (Agence Europe) – On Friday 27 October, the European Commission, working “closely “ with the EU’s High Representative, launched a “comprehensive” stakeholder consultation process to provide input for the new European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS), due to be presented in early 2024. “EDIS will give further impulse to developing Member States’ defence capabilities, underpinned by a modern and resilient European defence technological and industrial base, establishing a strategic framework for the coming years”, the Commission said in its press release, adding that it was essential for EDIS to be prepared in close consultation with the Member States, the European Parliament, the defence industry and financial actors and with all other relevant stakeholders. The process will take place over the next three months and will include written submissions and consultative workshops with stakeholders. (CG)