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Belgium and Chéquia receive the first SAFE cheques
Publication: ECO
Author: Ana Marcela
Source published: 06/10/2026, 16:07:48 UTC
Briefing created: 22/10/2026, 02:51:34 UTC
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Briefings
Belgium and the Czech Republic received the first tranche of the European Union's Safe for Europe (SAFE) program, with Belgium securing 1.2 million euros and the Czech Republic 309 million euros. The European Commission allocated nearly 13.5 million euros in pre-financing to eleven member states, while Portugal secured 5.8 million euros but lacks a precise first disbursement date. These payments follow the completion of all necessary procedural steps and reflect the EU's commitment to timely support through SAFE, scheduled for new disbursements upon program milestones.
Key points
- Belgium and the Czech Republic received the first tranche of the EU's SAFE program, with Belgium securing 1.2 million euros and the Czech Republic 309 million euros.
- The European Commission allocated nearly 13.5 million euros in pre-financing to eleven member states, while Portugal secured 5.8 million euros but lacks a precise first disbursement date.
Context
The SAFE program is part of the EU's ReArm Europe/Readiness 2030 initiative, aiming to mobilize over 800 million euros in defense investment across the European Union. Belgium and the Czech Republic are among the 19 countries that received a share of the 150 million euro global program, with Belgium receiving 8.3 million euros and the Czech Republic 2 million euros.
Limitations
The evidence covers only the first tranche of the SAFE program for Belgium and the Czech Republic. No precise first disbursement dates are available for the 15% tranche, which is estimated to be around 800 million euros. Portugal's first disbursement date remains uncertain despite securing 5.8 million euros for various defense equipment.
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