On Thursday 3 October, the Court of Auditors called for a more robust design of the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) and a better balance between the political objectives, the proposed budget and the timetable.
EDIP, proposed by the Commission in March, is currently being discussed by the Member States and the European Parliament. It aims to increase the Union’s defence preparedness and strengthen its armaments industry.
In its opinion, the Court of Auditors takes the...