The European Commission plans to earmark more than €17.5 billion for military mobility in the post‑2027 EU budget, with Poland potentially the largest beneficiary, as EU leaders negotiate the amount.
Poland Could Be the Largest Beneficiary of Military Schengen
Poland Radio’s Brussels correspondent Beata Płomecka reported that Poland may become the primary beneficiary of the EU’s proposed military Schengen framework, which aims to streamline the movement of troops, weapons, ammunition and fuel from West to East.
Commission Targets €17.5 Billion for Mobility
The European Commission will allocate more than €17.5 billion in the next EU budget after 2027 to enhance military mobility. The final figure will be decided by EU leaders when budget talks conclude, a process expected to take several more months.
Key Mobility Corridors Concentrate in Poland
Unverified information suggests that four critical mobility corridors exist, three of which are located in Poland, tightening around the eastern border. The Commission’s plan remains confidential and focuses on removing bottlenecks along priority routes.
European Defence Plan Approved in October
At the end of October, leaders of the 27 EU Member States approved a Defence Plan designed to address hybrid threats from Russia and potential war scenarios. Created by the Commission and ratified at a Brussels summit, the plan emphasizes a drone wall intended to achieve provisional operational readiness by the end of next year and full operation by 2027.
Funding Debate: Budgets vs. Grants
Commission officials point to national budgets or the €150 billion SAFE loan fund as sources of finance. However, many countries argue that non‑repayable grants from the EU budget should be provided. A European defence industry development programme exists, but its budget totals only about €1.5 billion.
