Security and defence priorities of the Swedish Presidency - 25 January 2023
23-01-2023 - 12:10
On 25 January, Swedish Minister of Defence Pål JONSON, will present to SEDE Members priorities of the Swedish Presidency of the Council in the area of security and defence. In the context of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the debate will focus in particular on ways to address the most urgent needs by increasing supply of heavy combat equipment to Ukrainian armed forces.
This will require boosting the European Peace Facility and implementing the proposed instrument allowing for joint procurement of military equipment - the EDIRPA. In relation with the EU's support in providing lethal military equipment for Ukraine, a regular in camera exchange of views with the EEAS services on the European Peace Facility, including the Clearing House mechanism, will take place the same day.