Supply chains are interrupted, projects are delayed, and costs are increasing significantly for these projects due to geopolitical events

Omissions

• The claim lacks specific quantified data on the extent of delays or cost increases. The sources confirm these are general trends affecting EU projects due to geopolitical events, but do not provide specific metrics for joint undertakings. The Council of the EU document cited was published after the session date (2026-04-28), though it references 2025 developments the MEP could have known about through earlier reports.
• The Danish Industry report provides the clearest confirmation of 'cost overruns and delayed projects' but covers general EU infrastructure rather than joint undertakings specifically.
• No primary source from Eurostat or the European Commission's Joint Undertakings directly quantifying these impacts was found.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Central BankHidden costs of critical dependencies; European Commission proposed new policies including EU Critical Raw Material platform for 2025 due to supply chain vulnerabilities
• PrimaryCouncil of the European UnionRussia's war of aggression against Ukraine, rising geopolitical tensions and policy-driven action to weaponise trade dependencies highlight supply chain vulnerabilities
• SecondaryFIEC EURising prices and supply chain disruptions affecting contractors, with delays in delivery or unavailability of materials
• SecondaryDansk IndustriCost overruns and delayed projects identified as key challenges in EU infrastructure; over-reliance on public budgets and fragmented national tools contribute to project delays