The Council has adopted a new decision on arms-related export controls, emphasizing the importance of responsible arms trade policies, cooperation and convergence among Member States, and the prevention of diversion to unauthorized users. On 14 April, the Council concluded its review of the EU framework for arms export control by adopting a decision (15 April 2025)[1] amending the Council’s Common Position 2008/944/CFSP, defining common rules governing the control of exports of military technology and equipment,…