On 13 October 2025, the European Parliament's own-initiative report on military mobility was discussed during a joint meeting of the Parliament's Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) and Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN).
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and its members welcome the high-quality draft report prepared by SEDE rapporteur Petras Auštrevičius (Renew, LT) and TRAN rapporteur Roberts Zīle (ECR, LV),and believe that combined with a series of important amendments that have been tabled the Parliament will be giving a solid input on the subject to the Commission and the Council.
“We see in the Parliament a lot of understanding and support for the important and strategic role that ports can play in enhancing military mobility, preparedness and resilience in Europe, as well as for the challenges and needs that come with taking up such a role. We hope that these points are reflected in the final compromise text. We also hope that this report will be thoroughly considered in the development and implementation of the forthcoming military mobility package and measures. We would like to congratulate the rapporteurs and all MEPs involved in the making of this report.”, says ESPO’s Secretary General, Isabelle Ryckbost.
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