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EU under pressure: Military mobility must finally improve now!
The EU is responding to geopolitical challenges, improving military mobility and crisis management infrastructure.
EU under pressure: Military mobility must finally improve now!
Military mobility in the European Union is under pressure! The current situation in the security environment, especially after Russia's aggression against Ukraine, has called for urgent action. According to the report of the European Court of Auditors, published by Small newspaper published, the EU armed forces are not sufficiently able to move quickly and efficiently within the Union. This finding is not surprising, considering the tried and tested wisdom: “Logistics wins wars.” According to Auditor General Murphy, obstacles to military mobility urgently need to be overcome to ensure a powerful defense capability.
Criticism and requirements for action
Auditors see conceptual weaknesses in the latest action plan on military mobility, which was initiated under pressure from the situation in Ukraine. The Commission is invited to take specific measures to monitor and improve the implementation of this plan. Marek Opioła, a member of the Court of Auditors, notes that bureaucratic obstacles often hinder the relocation of military units. In addition, the funds for military mobility in the EU budget are limited to just 1.7 billion euros for 2021 to 2027 and will be exhausted before the deadline, which further exacerbates the critical situation. It is recommended to create a single point of contact to improve the coordination of military mobility activities.
To address these challenges, the EU Commission presented a comprehensive action plan on military mobility, as in germany.representation.ec.europa.eu reported. This aims to improve the infrastructure for the rapid transport of troops and material and to optimize the exchange of information. To ensure that European defense can respond quickly to crises, transport routes must be modernized and security aggressors such as cyberattacks must be focused on. The EU is planning a comprehensive analysis of the existing infrastructure in order to increase the mobility of the armed forces and strengthen the overall defense capability.