European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (EDIRPA)

The Commission put forward its proposal for a regulation establishing the European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (EDIRPA) on 19 July 2022. The key goals were to address the EU's most urgent and critical defence capability gaps and incentivise the EU Member States to procure defence products jointly. On 27 June, the co-legislators reached a political agreement on EDIRPA. Parliament adopted the EDIRPA Regulation on 12 September and the Council followed suit on 9 October. The final act was signed on 18 October and it was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 26 October 2023. It entered into force the day following its publication. Sixth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.