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The European Commission presented this week its Military Mobility Package, a comprehensive set of measures aimed at improving the movement of military assets across the EU. The package includes a proposal for a Regulation and a Joint Communication, introducing a harmonised framework to streamline cross-border military transport. Key features include a maximum three-day processing time for authorisations and simplified customs procedures, ensuring faster and more efficient movement of defence personnel and equipment.

To enhance emergency response, the package proposes to create the European Military Mobility Enhanced Response System (EMERS), designed to fast-track procedures and grant priority access to critical infrastructure during crises. The Commission also wants to establish clear rules for upgrading key military mobility corridors to dual-use standards, ensuring resilience through enhanced cybersecurity, energy security, and operational readiness for both peacetime and crisis scenarios. In addition, the package introduces a Military Mobility Solidarity Pool, enabling Member States to share transport capabilities, and a Military Mobility Digital Information System to improve coordination, tracking, and real-time data exchange.

Governance will be strengthened through a Military Mobility Transport Group and an expanded TEN-T Committee, with national coordinators in each Member State ensuring alignment and efficient cross-border military transport. The Commission has also earmarked 100 billion euros from EU and national funds for urgent upgrades to roads, bridges, ports, and airports, focusing on four priority corridors to accommodate oversized military cargo. These measures aim to bolster the EU’s defence capabilities while ensuring seamless integration with civilian transport infrastructure.

CLECAT welcomes the Military Mobility Package, as it addresses many of the key measures and challenges identified in its position paper, including the need for harmonised authorisation procedures, resilient infrastructure, and improved coordination between military and civilian transport stakeholders. The package represents an important step toward enhancing both defence readiness and the efficiency of Europe’s logistics networks.

Source: European Commission