European Defence Projects of Common Interest: From concept to practice

06-02-2026 - 10:23 SEDE
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European Defence Projects of Common Interent © European Union (2014) - European Parliament

European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs) mark a decisive step in strengthening the EU’s crisis response, competitiveness and strategic autonomy. They aim to overcome fragmented national defence efforts through joint development, production and procurement, strengthening EU governance.