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Mauridis' Legislative Proposal Approved in EP Defence Committee - Turkey Excluded

Published March 26, 2026, 09:14
Mauridis' Legislative Proposal Approved in EP Defence Committee - Turkey Excluded

The legislative proposal by MEP Kostas Mauridis for the “Horizon Europe” 2028-2034 program was approved by a large majority in the European Parliament's Defence and Security Committee. The proposal, concerning the inclusion of the defense sector in the program, excludes the participation of Turkey, as it requires the participation of only countries that respect the interests of the EU and international law. Mr. Mauridis emphasized that a European Defence Union cannot include countries that are hostile to the EU and its member states.