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Building Bridges: How the EU Budget Powers Global Partnerships

The EU's strength does not end at its borders. As geopolitical pressures mount and global supply chains are redrawn, Europe's ability to build credible, lasting partnerships with the wider world has become a strategic imperative. The EU budget is a powerful tool to achieve this.

STEPping up EU support for defence

The EU STEPs up for defence! On 22 April 2025, the Commission proposed to extend STEP’s scope with a 4th sector covering all defence technologies, as part of a broader ReArm package. Negotiations in the European Parliament and the Council are expected to start soon to make this a reality. Learn more about the proposal and changes for STEP below.