The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) welcomes the European Commission's recognition of the essential role rail will play in EU defence and readiness in its White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, published on 19 March. The document, which provides a comprehensive reflection on enhancing EU military capabilities, outlines ways to better coordinate national defence spending and strategy, ensuring that collective, coordinated actions provide higher value for money. Under the Security and Action for Europe (SAFE) Regulation, a budget line of EUR 150 billion will be allocated to address common and urgent priorities, including military mobility. Strategic emphasis on military mobility (....)