Following the Council’s adoption of its negotiating mandate on 17 June 2026, the European Parliament’s Committees on Security and Defence (SEDE) and Transport and Tourism (TRAN) adopted their joint Report on the proposed Military Mobility Regulation on 23 June, with the consolidated text published on 25 June.
The proposal aims to simplify administrative procedures and improve coordination among Member States in order to facilitate the movement of military personnel, equipment and assets across the European Union. It also seeks to strengthen the resilience and preparedness of transport infrastructure while enhancing cooperation between civilian and military authorities.
The Parliament’s Report reinforces several elements of the Commission’s proposal, including the creation of a secure digital system for transport permissions and customs formalities, faster authorisation procedures and greater investment in dual-use infrastructure. It also places particular emphasis on interoperability with NATO and on improving the availability of strategic transport assets capable of supporting military mobility across Europe.
For the transport sector, the discussions continue to underline the increasing importance of dual-use infrastructure and the need to ensure that strategic transport assets remain capable of responding to both civilian and security-related requirements.
Ports occupy a particularly important position within this framework given their role as critical gateways for trade, logistics and connectivity. Investments in infrastructure, digitalisation and cybersecurity will continue to play a key role in strengthening preparedness and resilience.
Following the adoption of the Council’s General Approach and the Parliament’s Committee Report, the proposal is expected to move into interinstitutional negotiations once the European Parliament has endorsed the negotiating mandate during the July plenary session.
