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Proposal for a Regulation on Military Mobility

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The Regulation is a legislative initiative addressing military mobility issues and aims to complement national efforts existing in the areas of military mobility, and building on existing military mobility projects in the frameworks of cooperation between Member States. It will establish a new regulatory framework to harmonise national procedures and rules in the areas impacting military mobility movements, including in transport and further areas. It will also introduce emergency measures to ensure uninterrupted military movement in Europe.

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Public consultation

ID: 14850

Lobbying Activity

38 responses

Airbus urges EU to prioritize airlift capabilities in military mobility

Airbus, 24 Oct 2025

Airbus requests the EU take transport capabilities, especially airlift, into consideration when enhancing military mobility. They emphasize Europe's capability gap of roughly 40 A400Ms and advocate for pooling and sharing initiatives for new shared fleets.
This would drive demand for Airbus military aircraft like the A400M.
US competitors lose market share in European military transport procurement.

German Industry Urges EU to Harmonize Military Transport Rules

Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., 24 Oct 2025

The BDI requests EU-wide harmonization of approval procedures for oversized and heavy transports, binding three-day approval deadlines, and digitalization of all military logistics processes. They argue current fragmented national rules and bureaucratic procedures hamper military movements across Europe.
This would reduce bureaucratic delays and enable faster cross-border military transports using existing industry logistics capacity.

Eurochambres calls for faster permits to boost military mobility

EUROCHAMBRES – Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 23 Oct 2025

The organisation requests acceleration of permitting procedures for infrastructure projects. They argue complex administrative requirements cause disproportionately long delays. They emphasise continued EU support for dual-use projects like Rail Baltica.
This would improve connectivity and competitiveness for European businesses using transport corridors.

DHL Group calls for broader military logistics framework in EU

DHL Group, 24 Oct 2025

DHL requests that military mobility include defence logistics covering supply, maintenance, infrastructure, and civilian resource integration. They call for institutionalized civil-military cooperation, simplified procurement in crisis situations, and regulatory flexibility to address hybrid threats in the grey zone between peace and armed conflict.
This would expand their role beyond transport to broader defence logistics services.

Transport unions demand worker protections in military mobility plans

European Transport Workers' Federation, 21 Oct 2025

The European Transport Workers' Federation demands meaningful consultation with transport unions in military mobility planning, rejects any weakening of workers' rights or working time regulations, and calls for public ownership of critical transport infrastructure. They insist strikes cannot be classified as emergencies and want clear frameworks for worker requisitioning.
This would preserve collective bargaining rights and prevent derogations from working time rules.
Military planners lose flexibility to quickly mobilize transport assets during emergencies.

Leonardo urges EU to harmonize military mobility regulations with digital systems

Leonardo S.p.A., 8 Oct 2025

The company requests harmonized regulations and multilevel governance across Member States to speed troop and equipment transit through digital, pre-authorized procedures. They emphasize five key areas: operational integration, resilient infrastructures, integrated logistics, regulatory digitalization, and structured cooperation with advanced simulation capabilities.
This would create demand for their technological solutions in logistics systems and simulation tools.

Road transport industry urges EU to streamline military mobility cooperation

International Road Transport Union Permanent Delegation to the EU, 23 Oct 2025

IRU requests EU-wide threat-level definitions to trigger emergency measures, standardised social protocols for commercial operators supporting military deployment, and temporary override authority for transport rules during crises. They seek better alignment between civilian and military driving standards, mutual recognition of vehicle certifications, and priority funding for dual-use road infrastructure.
This would allow road transport companies to deploy vehicles and drivers for military operations without regulatory barriers.

FS Group urges faster EU military transport and infrastructure upgrades

FERROVIE DELLO STATO ITALIANE S.p.A., 22 Oct 2025

FS Group calls for harmonized rules to enable military movements within three days using digital processes. They request priority for military convoys when allocating rail capacity to ensure fast delivery. They also seek increased public funding for specialized rolling stock and terminal equipment.
This would reduce investment burdens on the company while speeding up project approvals.
Civilian rail services and freight operators may experience delays due to prioritized military transport.

Consultation response

Société nationale SNCF, 21 Oct 2025

Please find attached SNCF Group's contribution to the consultation.

Airport industry urges EU funding for dual-use infrastructure upgrades

Airports Council International - European Region, 13 Oct 2025

The organisation requests common safety approvals for civil and military aircraft, infrastructure upgrades at dual-use airports, and harmonised diplomatic clearance procedures. They seek EU financial support for airports to accommodate military operations alongside civilian traffic.
This would enable airports to handle military transport without separate approval processes and secure funding for required upgrades.

Maritime regions demand role in EU military mobility planning

Conférence des Régions Périphériques Maritimes d'Europe (CRPM), 23 Oct 2025

Regional authorities should be directly involved in planning military mobility infrastructure adaptations. The CPMR also requests that funding covers the entire transport network, not just corridors.
This approach ensures that peripheral regions receive investment often neglected by national governments.

FEPORT Urges Dedicated EU Port State Aid Framework

FEPORT, 23 Oct 2025

FEPORT requests a dedicated state aid framework and increased co-financing rates for ports. They propose compensation clauses for when military use of upgraded facilities is low.
This would shift the financial burden of expensive military upgrades from private operators to governments.
Public authorities and taxpayers bear the financial risk of compensating ports for underused infrastructure.

UIRR urges intermodal rail priority in EU military mobility

UIRR, International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport, 30 Sept 2025

The organization requests that rail-road transfer terminals are identified and given priority funding. They also ask that transport operators be legally recognized as essential critical entities.
The sector would secure priority access to state aid and infrastructure investments.
Non-designated transport facilities may face reduced access to limited state aid budgets.

Topsoe urges EU to adopt clean fuels for military

TOPSOE A/S, 24 Oct 2025

Topsoe recommends that Member States set clear blending targets for clean military fuels. They also suggest committing to long-term procurement to support domestic fuel production.
Mandated targets would boost demand for Topsoe’s specialized clean fuel production technologies.
Foreign fossil fuel suppliers would lose market share to domestic clean fuel producers.

FinMobility urges higher EU funding for dual-use military infrastructure

FinMobility ry, 14 Oct 2025

FinMobility requests raising the EU co-funding rate to 75% for military mobility projects. They advocate for exemptions from driver rest times and posting rules to facilitate movement.
Finnish transport firms would benefit from lower infrastructure costs and reduced regulatory hurdles.
Transport workers lose labor protections if national rules on working times are suspended.

Assarmatori urges EU to include maritime sector in military mobility

Assarmatori, 24 Oct 2025

Assarmatori seeks the full integration of maritime-port infrastructure and commercial vessels into EU military mobility planning and funding. They support a Military Schengen Area to ensure military movement is fast, secure, and interoperable.
Shipowners would gain access to EU funding for upgrading their commercial vessels and terminals.
Other transport sectors like rail and road would lose priority for limited infrastructure funding.

CLECAT urges business-friendly rules for EU military mobility

CLECAT - European association for forwarding, transport, logistic and Customs services, 24 Oct 2025

The organization calls for a predictable regulatory framework that simplifies cross-border rules and integrates the private sector into planning. They request legal clarity for crisis situations and harmonised customs procedures to protect the civilian economy.
These measures would provide logistics firms with financial protection and greater operational flexibility.
Civilian sectors may face supply chain disruptions if military transport is poorly coordinated.

German Construction Industry Urges Funding for Military Mobility

Hauptverband der Deutschen Bauindustrie, 16 Oct 2025

The association calls for increasing military mobility funding to 17 billion euros and fast-tracking planning by declaring projects to be in the overriding public interest. They also demand more transparency regarding project pipelines to ensure business planning security.
Better transparency and faster permitting allow firms to manage their workforces and resources more effectively.
Environmental groups and local citizens lose legal safeguards as fast-track procedures reduce project scrutiny.

Business and Science Poland urges new military infrastructure funding

Związek Pracodawców Business & Science Poland, 24 Oct 2025

BSP requests EU funding for new infrastructure projects and non-commercial airport facilities. They also emphasize the inclusion of liquid fuels to ensure security of supply.
This would allow Polish developers to secure EU subsidies for major new constructions.

IHK Nord urges priority for strategic port infrastructure investment

IHK Nord e.V. - Arbeitsgemeinschaft norddeutscher Industrie- und Handelskammern, 24 Oct 2025

IHK Nord asks the Commission to prioritize Northern German ports as strategic logistics hubs. They call for faster permitting and the removal of regulatory hurdles.
This would create better conditions for regional investment and logistics.
Environmental groups lose protections if nature directives are revised to avoid project delays.

Dutch logistics group urges clear rules for military transport

Transport en Logistiek Nederland, 7 Oct 2025

TLN recommends establishing specific escalation levels to trigger commercial logistics support for defence. They advocate for fast-tracked permits, suspending cabotage restrictions, and creating digital certificates for identification.
This framework would eliminate bureaucratic red tape and provide legal certainty for firms during geopolitical crises.
Consumers and businesses lose if military mobility disrupts the flow of essential food and medicine.

Independent energy suppliers urge secure fuel infrastructure for military

The Voice of Europe's Independent Energy and Mobility Suppliers, 24 Oct 2025

UPEI demands that fuel supply networks remain operational during emergencies like cyber-attacks. They insist the military must still access traditional fuels despite wider climate goals. The group also wants the EU to fix cross-border infrastructure bottlenecks.
New infrastructure investments and clear crisis guidance would protect their business and operational stability.
Unreliable foreign energy exporters lose market share as the EU prioritizes local refinery capacity.

Consultation response

Rakennusteollisuus RT ry, 20 Oct 2025

Military Mobility funding is vital for Finland and the whole Union to secure the eastern border of the EU, ensure logistical security of supply, and enable rapid military mobility across the Union. Northern Europes Arctic region contains significant deposits of critical minerals and sources of…

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Acea S.p.A., 24 Oct 2025

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions initiative on military mobility. ACEA fully recognises the growing relevance of military mobility in the broader context of European transport policy, infrastructure…

UTPF demands funding and simplified rules for military rail mobility

Union des Transports Publics et ferroviaires, 23 Oct 2025

The UTPF calls for significant investment in dual-use infrastructure and specialized rolling stock. They advocate for streamlined, digital authorization processes managed by the European Railway Agency. Furthermore, urban transport operators should be included in planning to minimize civilian disruptions.
Digitalized procedures and infrastructure upgrades would reduce administrative costs and improve network reliability.
Urban commuters suffer when military logistics requisition public transport staff and equipment during emergencies.

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PSA Antwerp, 23 Oct 2025

PSA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the call for evidence for a proposal for a Regulation on Military Mobility, which represents an important step towards establishing the first regulatory framework harmonizing national procedures and rules in the areas impacting military mobility…

French construction sector demands more funding for military mobility

Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics, 24 Oct 2025

The federation calls for a network diagnostic performed in consultation with construction professionals. They suggest a special legal status to accelerate projects and demand transparency on funding.
Maintaining high budget levels would provide construction firms with significant long-term infrastructure contracts.
Local authorities and environmental groups could lose influence due to expedited planning procedures.

Consultation response

Arcadia eFuels ApS, 24 Oct 2025

Arcadia eFuels welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions initiative on Military Mobility and commends the Commissions ongoing efforts to enhance Europes defense readiness, resilience, and strategic autonomy. The initiative comes at a crucial moment, as Europe faces both…

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Zaffra, 24 Oct 2025

Zaffra is a joint venture between Topsoe and Sasol, established to develop large-scale production of synthetic aviation fuels (eSAF) that enable both the decarbonisation and long-term resilience of aviation. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Zaffra is advancing a European project pipeline across Germany,…

ERFA urges EU to open military logistics to private rail

European Rail Freight Association, 24 Oct 2025

ERFA requests smaller logistics tenders and faster security clearances to include private companies. They also seek a unified European rail area with common technical standards and English-speaking drivers.
Private rail operators would secure a larger share of the military logistics market.
State-owned incumbent rail companies would face increased competition for military transport and equipment.

Consultation response

European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes, 20 Oct 2025

ESTA, the European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes, represents national trade associations whose members are crane hire or heavy transport companies. In total, ESTA unites more than 100 member associations and companies from 27 countries. Private abnormal transport…

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Zentralverband der deutschen Seehafenbetriebe e.V., 17 Oct 2025

Dear Sir or Madam, enclosed is our feedback on the consideration of military mobility aspects for German seaport operators. The Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS) is the federal association of the 140 companies involved in seaborne cargo handling in the ports on the German North…

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Norsk e-Fuel AS, 24 Oct 2025

Norsk e-Fuel welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions initiative on military mobility. As a project developer, Norsk e-Fuel is establishing large-scale production sites to deliver synthetic fuels (eSAF) to the aviation industry, with a focus on developing a Nordic project…

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Centralny Port Komunikacyjny sp. z o.o., 23 Oct 2025

Please find attached CPK position

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Combustibles Renovables y Economía Circular en España para una Movilidad Sostenible, 24 Oct 2025

Adjuntamos documento de posición CRECEMOS. Muchas gracias.

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North Norway European Office, 24 Oct 2025

Northern Norway welcomes the European Commissions initiative to strengthen Europes military mobility framework. Together with northern Sweden and Finland, the region forms part of the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA), a strategic gateway between the Arctic, the Baltic Sea and mainland…

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Liquid Wind, 8 Oct 2025

Liquid Wind welcomes the European Commissions initiative on the Military Mobility Package and its recognition of the need for increasing security of fuel supply for military use. The European Commissions observation that military mobility needs are not given sufficient consideration in the current…

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EUPAVE - European Concrete Paving Association, 8 Oct 2025

EUPAVE the European Concrete Paving Association supports the initiative on strengthening military mobility . The need to invest urgently in 4 critical corridors and upgrade essential dual-use infrastructures has been clearly identified. Resilience and resistance to the consequences of climate…