Brussels [Belgium], November 20: The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled plans for an emergency system to speed up the cross-border movement of troops and military equipment in response to growing security threats from Russia.
"The fast movement of Europe's militaries is essential for Europe's defence," said EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.
"Defence readiness fundamentally depends on whether you can get your tanks and troops to where you need them, when you need them," she said. "Europe is facing unprecedented security threats. The case for better military mobility couldn't be clearer." Under the plans, military transport operations are to have priority access to transport networks, infrastructure and related services across the European Union during a crisis. They also foresee exemptions from rules on drivers' working hours, national notification requirements and environmental or noise regulations. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune
