#32026D0407Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/407 on making financial assistance under the SAFE Instrument available to Estonia
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The Council formally approves a loan of up to EUR 2.343 billion to Estonia under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument. This follows Estonia’s submission on 28 November 2025 of a request and a European defence industry investment plan. The Commission assessed the plan and confirmed it meets all conditions, including common or single procurements of defence products aimed at speeding up industry adjustment, improving availability of defence products, and ensuring interoperability. EUR 351.58 million will be disbursed as pre-financing. The decision is addressed solely to Estonia and enters into force upon notification.
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Key Changes
- Estonia receives a maximum loan of EUR 2 343 897 000 under Regulation (EU) 2025/1106
- Pre-financing payment of EUR 351 584 550 to be made available immediately
- Request submitted on 28 November 2025 and approved on 17 February 2026
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Obligations
What this law requires
Estonia must submit a European defence industry investment plan describing defence products, products for defence purposes, and foreseen involvement or actions for the benefit of Ukraine as part of the financial assistance request
Estonia must ensure that all activities, expenditures and measures financed relate to defence products or other products for defence purposes carried through common procurements or single procurements
Estonia must ensure financed activities achieve at least one of the following objectives: speeding up adjustment of defence industry to structural changes, improving timely availability of defence products, or ensuring interoperability and interchangeability across the Union
Estonia must implement planned measures to ensure compliance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2025/1106 and the procurement rules set out in that Regulation
Estonia must include in the loan agreement all appropriate measures necessary for the protection of the Union's financial interests as required by Article 10(2) of Regulation (EU) 2025/1106