13. Juni 2018
Michael Gahler, spokesperson on security and defence of the EPP Group, welcomes the European Commission’s proposals on financing EU efforts in support of defence: „With today’s proposals the European Commission follows the political will of the EPP Group and the majority in the European Parliament to protect better our citizens and the Union. For improving defence member states need to strengthen military cooperation and increase our deterrence. The suggestions incorporate strong...
07. Juni 2018
Im Online-Magazin "The European Files" veröfentlichte Michael Gahler einen Beitrag zum Thema "Defence efforts at the EU level in support of our armed forces". Die Ausgabe finden Sie hier.
12. Dezember 2017
“Permanent Structured Cooperation should be funded from the EU budget whereas Federica Mogherini needs to assume her responsibility as Vice-President of the European Commission and needs to oversee the establishment of a Directorate-General on Defence as the Commission’s contribution to it. Only this will guarantee that the common European interest is considered”, said Michael Gahler MEP, EPP Group Spokesman on Security and Defence Policy ahead of the adoption of the annual report...
13. November 2017
Following today's decision by 23 EU member states to set up Permanent structured cooperation on defence (PESCO), the EP’s rapporteur on the CSDP Michael Gahler gave the following statement: “I warmly welcome today's notification of launching PESCO. Last week, in the report adopted in AFET Committee, Members renewed their longstanding call for a swift implementation of PESCO, while stressing that the desired inclusiveness of participation must not compromise a high level of ambition among...