Ukraine needs ammunition as soon as possible emphasizes the Head of the parliamentary group of the European People’s Party, Manfred Weber with a letter to the President of the EP, Roberta Metsola.

“In view of the urgent need to help Ukraine replenish its ammunition stocks, the EPP Group would like to request an urgent procedure under Rule 163 of the Parliament’s Rules of Procedure on the Commission’s proposal for a regulation Law to support the production of ammunition”says Mr. Weber.

At the same time, he points out that “the procedural vote on this request could be held on Tuesday 9 May, while the vote on the motion could be scheduled for the May plenary session. This will give time for our experts – in particular members currently working on the proposal for a European defense industrial boost through the Joint Procurement Act – to assess the proposal ASAP after the plenary debate on Monday 8 May and the exchange of views that scheduled for the Conference of Presidents, Thursday 11 May”.

Manfred Weber concludes by saying that “Ukraine needs ammunition ASAP! We believe that with this approach Parliament can act quickly, while respecting our prerogatives. I would be grateful if you could announce this request at the start of the May plenary session.’