The EU allocates Peace Facility funds to equip Benin's armed forces
31 Mar 2026
Effective: 30 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
European defence industry; no direct impact on Spanish companies or citizens
Summary
The EU Council approves military assistance to the Armed Forces of Benin through the European Peace Facility. This measure does not directly affect Spanish companies or citizens.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/761, adopted on 30 March 2026, authorises an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Benin. This decision falls within the EU's common foreign and security policy to stabilise the Sahel and West Africa. The di…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D0761: Decisión (PESC) 2026/761 del Consejo, de 30 de marzo de 2026, relativa a una medida de asistencia en el marco del Fondo Europeo de Apoyo a la Paz para apoyar a las Fuerzas Armadas beninesas