Overview
- The package centers on a European Military Mobility Enhanced Response System with a 48-hour activation window to prioritize military movements and allow temporary derogations from transport rules with dedicated customs procedures.
- The Commission proposes creating an EU-wide Military Mobility Area by the end of 2027 as an initial step toward a so‑called military Schengen.
- The plan requests roughly €17–17.7 billion in the 2028–2034 budget for dual‑use transport upgrades after the current €1.7 billion allocation was rapidly oversubscribed.
- Measures include mapping and upgrading about 500 bottlenecks across bridges, tunnels, ports and rail, extending standard‑gauge links toward Ukraine and Moldova, and bolstering defenses against cyber and hybrid threats.
- Implementation would add national coordinators, a new Military Mobility Transport Group, digital authorization tools and a shared strategic lift reserve, with aims to cut advance‑notice requirements from up to 45 days to around three.