Germany’s cabinet has approved a draft law aimed at speeding up defense procurement and military base construction works, Reuters reported.
Under the proposal, mandatory tendering rules for defense contracts would be eased or waived entirely in urgent cases.
Large contracts would no longer need to be broken into smaller bids.
The threshold for launching a formal procurement procedure would rise to 50,000 euros ($58,685), up from the current 15,000 euros.
For construction projects, the limit would increase to 1 million euros ($1.1 million), and to 443,000 euros ($519.173) for other goods and services.
The measure is slated to remain in effect for an initial period of 10 years.
“With this draft law, we are removing many of the constraints that have prevented us from moving even faster,” stated German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
“We can now truly focus on what matters in the interests of the Bundeswehr’s defense capability and equipment,” he added.
Europe Boosting Defense
Germany and other EU countries are intensifying defense preparations amid rising concerns about potential Russian aggression.
Berlin’s latest move aligns with Brussels’ broader efforts to simplify and expedite defense-related investments through regulatory reforms.
Last month, the European Commission introduced a proposal that would fast-track permits for defense projects, reducing approval timelines from several years to just 60 days.
Member states would also be required to set up dedicated contact points to support defense industry initiatives.
These efforts fall under the “ReArm Europe” plan, presented by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in March.
The initiative aims to mobilize 800 billion euros ($841 billion) to reinforce Europe’s defense sector and improve coordination among member states.
