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Continued war crimes committed by the Russian Federation, notably killing Ukrainian prisoners of war

European Defence Readiness 2030: assessment of needs

Increase defence spending to 5% of GDP annually by 2035, prioritising joint procurement and intra-EU trade.

Military mobility

Fund military infrastructure upgrades and remove cross-border barriers to accelerate troop and equipment movement within the EU.

Relations between the EU and Saudi Arabia

Deepen cooperation with Saudi Arabia on energy, counterterrorism, and regional stability, while demanding human rights improvements and labour rights reforms.

Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations

Reform EU institutions by adjusting composition, decision-making, and budget governance before further enlargement.