Michael MCNAMARA

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 aspects of the Report on the future of European Competitiveness (Draghi Report)

Demand treaty revisions to accelerate EU reforms, including qualified majority voting and a genuine right of legislative initiative for Parliament.