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2026/0078(COD)

Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE)

SEDE · Tonino Picula (S&D)

This programme supports faster development and testing of new defence technologies and military innovations. It helps defence companies and researchers bring new ideas to market more quickly through streamlined processes.[AI-Generated]

Record as of 12 October 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

1. 12 October 2026 Adopted — Council gave the final green light

   What's next: Signature by the Parliament and Council presidents, then publication in the Official Journal. It enters into force on the date the act sets — by default the 20th day after publication.

2. 6 October 2026 Parliament adopted its 1st-reading position (536-101, 16 abstentions)
3. 1 more action

   1. 6 October 2026 Results of vote in Parliament
4. 2 September 2026 Lead committee approved the trilogue deal
5. 22 July 2026 Endorsement of the provisional agreement by Coreper
6. 8 July 2026 Committee decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations confirmed by plenary (Rule 72)
7. 6 July 2026 Committee decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations announced in plenary (Rule 72)
8. 1 more action

   1. 29 June 2026 Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading
9. 25 June 2026 Committee decision to open interinstitutional negotiations with report adopted in committee
10. 25 June 2026 Lead committee adopted its report
11. 5 more actions

    1. 3 June 2026 Adoption of negotiating mandate by Coreper
    2. 29 April 2026 European Economic and Social Committee opinion
    3. 27 April 2026 Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading
    4. 21 April 2026 Deliberations in Council working party
    5. 15 April 2026 Deliberations in Council working party
12. 25 March 2026 New legislative proposal

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