The Commission welcomes the expression of interest from Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Finland to access loans under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument. SAFE is expected to mobilise up to € 150 billion in investment.
The early indication of interest will allow the Commission to assess demand and prepare for raising funds on the capital markets. The deadline for formal submission of requests under SAFE remains 30 November 2025.
SAFE is a key EU instrument to strengthen resilience and security, supporting investments in areas such as defence, dual-use infrastructure, cyber capabilities, and strategic supply chains.
Source: European Commission | Defence Industry and Space | Newsroom | Latest news (https://tinyurl.com/4vxxrefs)