Transparent capacity analysis:The Defence Council regularly reviews the existing equipment and capabilities of the member states – to ensure a coordinated, effective and efficient strategy.
Collective rearmament with democratic legitimacy:New investments in GPP defence capabilities must be decided by a qualified 2/3 majority.
Responsible budget limits:In peacetime, defence spending amounts to a maximum of 2% of national GDP, divided into 1% for national tasks and 1% for GPP responsibilities.
Alternative contribution solution for non-participation in active defence:States that are unable to deploy their own forces instead make a mandatory annual payment of 2% of their GDP, divided into 1.2% national and 0.8% GPP-related.
