European Parliament approves the Act on the production of ammunition for Ukraine
The Act will speed up the delivery of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine and help member states replenish their arsenals
On Thursday, July 13, the European Parliament approved the Ammunition Support Act (ASAP) to increase the capacity of the defense industry, in particular for the urgent supply of ammunition to Ukraine.
Source. This was reported in a press release of the European Parliament.
505 MEPs voted in favor of the document, 56 voted against, and 21 abstained.
For the document to become law, it must also be approved by the EU Council.
"Today's vote marks another step forward for Europe's security and defense, and in our unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. We have fulfilled the most urgent aspect of the law: providing more ammunition for Ukraine. This is a testament to Europe's solidarity and our collective security," said Christian Boucher, head of the European Parliament's negotiating group.
According to the text, ASAP aims to speed up the delivery of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine and help member states replenish their arsenals. By introducing targeted measures, including funding of €500 million, ASAP aims to increase EU production capacity to address the current shortage of defense products, including artillery ammunition, missiles and their components.
Earlier, the EU Council reached an agreement with the European Parliament on the Ammunition Support Act (ASAP), which should allow for the capacity building and production of the necessary amount of artillery ammunition and missiles to assist Ukraine and replenish its arsenals.
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