EUROMIL welcomes the conclusions of the 6 March European Council special meeting, which reaffirm the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. European leaders underscored their solidarity with Ukraine and stressed that Ukraine should be included in any peace talks for their country. The leaders are also …
On 4 March, ahead of International Women’s Day, the European Parliament Partnership Team organized a panel discussion on “Women as Agents of Change in Conflict Resolution.” The event gathered key voices advocating for women’s essential role in peacebuilding, featuring MEP Lina Gálvez, UN Women, Action Aid, European Movement International, and …
On 6 March 2025, the European Organisation of Military Associations and Trade Unions (EUROMIL) publicly presented the Decision on the Merits in the case EUROMIL v. Portugal, issued by the European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR). The ruling confirms that Portugal’s restrictions on trade union rights for military personnel violate …
The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC), held from February 14–16, 2025, proved to be a decisive moment in global security discussions. With pressing issues such as Ukraine, transatlantic relations, and European defence autonomy at the forefront, the conference highlighted deepening divisions between the U.S. and Europe and the pressing need …
*Cover Photo Copyright: Bulgarian MOD The Bulgarian Armed Forces Women’s Association (BUAFWA) met with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria, Atanas Zapryanov, on March 10 at the Ministry of Defence. The Minister expressed appreciation for the contributions of women in uniform to the development of military capabilities …
The Ministry of Defence has announced a salary increase for military personnel in all categories of €200 linear. AUME positively values this increase in salaries, although it considers that it falls very short in relation to the loss of purchasing power suffered by the group. AUME maintains its claim to …
The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Peter Burke TD, have announced the implementation of the Working Time Directive (WTD) for Irish Defence Forces personnel. This significant reform ensures statutory protections under the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, for Defence …
The “Syndicat Professionnel de l’Armée luxembourgeoise” (SPAL), the largest union for Luxembourg’s armed forces, continues to address key challenges faced by military personnel. In a recent meeting with the Déi Gréng party (The Greens), SPAL highlighted pressing issues, including dissatisfaction among volunteer soldiers over statutory changes, concerns about the RICO …
