Krakow — The European Commission presented a working plan to track progress and deliver key defense capabilities by 2030 to European Union member states on October 16. The roadmap, titled Preserving Peace – Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030, follows March’s White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030 and the broader ReArm Europe/Readiness 2030 package, which aims to mobilize up to €800 billion ($933 billion) in defense investment through a mix of fiscal flexibility, EU-backed loans and joint procurement tools. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen framed the roadmap as “a clear plan with shared goals and concrete milestones on our path to 2030.” The roadmap is the latest document in the push for Europe to build up military sovereignty in the face of growing tensions with Russia and global geopolitical instability.
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