SEDE

Highlights - Exchange of views on the state of implementation of the new Civilian CSDP Compact - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Adoption, Resolution, UN Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement, Compact, EUMA, Wagner Group, CSDP, SEDE, EP, Management, EU

Exchange of views on the state of implementation of the new Civilian CSDP Compact

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  • Exchange of views on the state of implementation of the new Civilian CSDP Compact
    02-10-2023 - 16:02
    Following the adoption of the EP Resolution on the implementation of civilian CSDP and other EU civilian security assistance, on 9 October SEDE Members will exchange views on the state of implementation of the new Civilian CSDP Compact, which was a concrete deliverable in the Strategic Compass.
  • The new Compact, which incorporated a number of EP priorities in the Resolution, should result in the enhancement of the effectiveness and capabilities of civilian CSDP missions through 20 concrete commitments taken by the EU Members States and institutions.
  • Members will also discuss in an in camera session the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and the observations of the EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA) as well as the fragile security context in the Sahel, including as a result of the accelerated withdrawal of the UN Mission in Mali and the role of the Wagner Group.
  • Members will also discuss in an in camera session the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and the observations of the EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA) as well as the fragile security context in the Sahel, including as a result of the accelerated withdrawal of the UN Mission in Mali and the role of the Wagner Group.

Highlights - Exchange of views with NATO Secretary General - Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
State, Partnership, AFET, Aggression, Foreign Affairs, Alliance, Government, European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs, Security, Committee, SEDE, European, European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defence, Jet fuel, EU

Exchange of views with NATO Secretary General

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  • Exchange of views with NATO Secretary General
    31-08-2023 - 11:52
    On 7 September the Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, will address Members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and its Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE).
  • The discussion will come shortly after the NATO Summit in Vilnius where Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance have again reaffirmed the enduring transatlantic bond, unity, cohesion, and solidarity at a critical time for international peace and stability.
  • Allies also committed to continue cooperating closely with the European Union in order to make the Euro-Atlantic area and the broader neighborhood more secure.
  • The exchange will allow Members to discuss with the Secretary General the latest developments in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and highlight the importance of the EU's strategic partnership with NATO.

Highlights - Exchange of views with NATO Secretary General - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
State, Partnership, AFET, Aggression, Foreign Affairs, Alliance, Government, European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs, Security, Committee, SEDE, European, European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defence, Jet fuel, EU

Exchange of views with NATO Secretary General

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  • Exchange of views with NATO Secretary General
    31-08-2023 - 17:06
    On 7 September the Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, will address Members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and its Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE).
  • The discussion will come shortly after the NATO Summit in Vilnius where Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance have again reaffirmed the enduring transatlantic bond, unity, cohesion, and solidarity at a critical time for international peace and stability.
  • Allies also committed to continue cooperating closely with the European Union in order to make the Euro-Atlantic area and the broader neighbourhood more secure.
  • The exchange will allow Members to discuss with the Secretary General the latest developments in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and highlight the importance of the EU's strategic partnership with NATO.

Lithium Ionic signs MOU with local government authority Invest Minas; obtains priority status to facilitate acceleration of licensing and development for its Itinga and Salinas lithium projects, Brazil

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Lithium, Acceleration, Techno-economic assessment, Partnership, Employment, FSE, SEDE, Investment, National instrument, MOU, Environmental impact assessment, LTH, Forestry

Lithium Ionic signs MOU with Invest Minas (State Economic Department of Minas Gerais and the Minas Gerais Integrated Development Institute), mutually supporting the development of the battery materials sector in the region.

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  • Lithium Ionic signs MOU with Invest Minas (State Economic Department of Minas Gerais and the Minas Gerais Integrated Development Institute), mutually supporting the development of the battery materials sector in the region.
  • Lithium Ionic’s Itinga and Salinas lithium projects have been granted priority status by the state of Minas Gerais regional government bodies, facilitating support and acceleration of approvals and licensing through the development process.
  • Invest Minas to support and prioritize Lithium Ionic through the exploration to operational stages, including environmental licensing and other required regulatory approvals to advance the Itinga Lithium Project.
  • Lithium Ionic commits to supporting regional employment by using local suppliers and talent wherever possible throughout the exploration, construction, development and operational phases of the projects.

Highlights - 19 July: CELAC Summit, Taiwan Hearing, Critical Raw Materials and NZIA - Committee on International Trade

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Zero, Goal, Hearing, Commission, AFET, NZIA Gold Medal, NZIA, DEVE, TCA, SEDE, Developed country, IMCO, Policy, INTA, ITRE, 2013 CELAC summit, EU

19 July: CELAC Summit, Taiwan Hearing, Critical Raw Materials and NZIA

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  • 19 July: CELAC Summit, Taiwan Hearing, Critical Raw Materials and NZIA
    At its next meeting on 19 July 2023, the International Trade Committee (INTA) will vote to adopt its opinions to the ITRE reports on the Critical Raw Materials proposal and the Net Zero Industry Act, two key files in the Green Deal Industrial Plan.
  • Members will also vote on the opinion to the DEVE report on transforming extractive industries in developing countries.
  • Members will also hold a public hearing on EU trade and investment relations with Taiwan.
  • On the same day, INTA and IMCO will jointly hold a consideration of amendments to the forced labour proposal.

Latest news - Next SEDE meeting - 18 and 19 September 2023 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Friday, July 7, 2023
Committee, Security, European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defence, SEDE, Rare-earth element, Maintenance (technical), Cryptocurrency

Next SEDE meeting - 18 and 19 September 2023

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  • Next SEDE meeting - 18 and 19 September 2023
    07-07-2023 - 12:32
    The next ordinary meeting of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) is scheduled to take place on Monday, 18 September 2023 from 15.00 - 18.30hrs and on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 from 9.00 - 12.30 and 14.30 - 18.30 in Brussels (room SPINELLI 3G2).
  • SEDE missions 2022:
    The meeting agenda and documents will be published here.
  • SEDE missions 2023:
    - Germany and Poland - 24-26 July 2023
    - Armenia - 19-22 June 2023
    - Romania and Moldova - 15-18 May 2023
    - Djibouti and Somalia - 1-4 April 2023
    - Bosnia and Herzegovina - 20-23 February 2023
    SEDE missions 2022:
    - SEDE mission to South Korea and Japan - 18-22 December 2022
    - SEDE mission to Niger from 31 October - 3 November 2022
    - SEDE mission to Mozambique from 18-22 September 2022
    - SEDE mission to France from 19-21 July 2022
    - SEDE mission to Iraq from 24-28 May 2022
    - SEDE mission to Georgia from 10-14 April 2022

Highlights - Workshop: Role of cyber in the Russian war against Ukraine: impact and consequences - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Monday, June 19, 2023
Association, Policy, SEDE, Arms industry

Workshop: Role of cyber in the Russian war against Ukraine: impact and consequences

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  • Workshop: Role of cyber in the Russian war against Ukraine: impact and consequences
    19-06-2023 - 15:58
    SEDE in association with the EXPO Policy Department organises a public workshop on 'The role of cyber in the Russian war against Ukraine: its impact and the consequences for the future of armed conflict' on Thursday, 30 June 2023 from 9.30 to 11.00hrs in room SPINELLI 1E2, with external experts.

Highlights - Exchange of views with EC - support of EU’s industry on ammunition and missiles(ASAP) - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Sunday, May 21, 2023
Commission, SEDE, EC, European Parliament, ASAP, European, Council, Arms industry

Exchange of views with EC - support of EU’s industry on ammunition and missiles(ASAP)

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  • Exchange of views with EC - support of EU’s industry on ammunition and missiles(ASAP)
    21-05-2023 - 11:26
    On 23 May, SEDE Members will exchange views with the Commission on the proposal for a Regulation to support the European Union’s industry to ramp-up its production capacities in ammunition and missiles – known as "ASAP".
  • The proposal, responding to track-3 of the Council's request to ensure an urgent delivery of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine, while helping Member States refill their stocks, shall be adopted by the European Parliament through an urgent procedure.
  • This would allow the Regulation with a proposed budget of €500 million to be adopted and implemented swiftly enough to ramp up the production of ammunition before the summer 2023.
  • The implementation of the Council's track 2 (joint procurement of ammunition) will be discussed in an in camera SEDE meeting on 22 May.

Latest news - Next SEDE meeting - 22 and 23 May 2023 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Security, European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defence, SEDE, Committee, Clothing, Maintenance (technical), Cryptocurrency

Next SEDE meeting - 22 and 23 May 2023

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  • Next SEDE meeting - 22 and 23 May 2023
    01-05-2023 - 21:10
    The next ordinary meeting of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) is scheduled to take place on Monday, 22 May 2023 from 15.00 - 18.30hrs and on Tuesday, 23 May 2023 from 9.00 - 12.30 and 14.30 - 18.30 in Brussels (room SPINELLI 1G3).
  • SEDE missions 2022:
    The meeting agenda and documents will be published here.
  • SEDE missions 2023:
    - Romania and Moldova - 15-18 May 2023
    - Djibouti and Somalia - 1-4 April 2023
    - Bosnia and Herzegovina - 20-23 February 2023
    SEDE missions 2022:
    - SEDE mission to South Korea and Japan - 18-22 December 2022
    - SEDE mission to Niger from 31 October - 3 November 2022
    - SEDE mission to Mozambique from 18-22 September 2022
    - SEDE mission to France from 19-21 July 2022
    - SEDE mission to Iraq from 24-28 May 2022
    - SEDE mission to Georgia from 10-14 April 2022

Highlights - Hearing: EU-NATO cooperation: follow-up of Madrid Summit and 3rd Joint Declaration - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Alliance, Public, 2022 Madrid summit, Partnership, EU, Aggression, SEDE, Face, Hearing

Hearing: EU-NATO cooperation: follow-up of Madrid Summit and 3rd Joint Declaration

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  • Hearing: EU-NATO cooperation: follow-up of Madrid Summit and 3rd Joint Declaration
    19-04-2023 - 12:16
    On 25 April, a Public Hearing on EU-NATO cooperation will take place in the framework of a SEDE ordinary meeting.
  • The Hearing will focus on the follow-up of the Madrid Summit, where Members have set new strategic directions for the Alliance and reinforced NATO's deterrent posture on the eastern flank and sent a strong message to Russia about its unity in the face of aggression against Ukraine.
  • The debate will also focus on the 3rd Joint Declaration and its stated goal to take the EU-NATO partnership to the next level.
  • Members will exchange views on concrete actions that need to be taken to achieve this objective in order to create more synergies between the EU Strategic Compass and NATO Strategic Concept.