Overview
- The Commission’s package implements the two‑year loan through enhanced cooperation with 24 participants, with Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia opting out.
- About €60 billion is earmarked for military assistance and €30 billion for general budget support to keep Ukraine’s government functioning.
- Procurement under the defense component would mainly draw from Ukraine, the EU and EEA/EFTA suppliers, with purchases from third countries allowed when required systems are unavailable.
- The Netherlands and Germany back giving Kyiv flexibility and have pushed to allow at least €15 billion for non‑EU weapons, while France, supported by Greece and Cyprus, wants to prioritize European defense firms.
- The plan now moves to the European Parliament and Council for decisions, with first disbursements targeted by the second quarter of 2026.