The European Commission presented its work program for 2025 entitled “Moving forward together: a Bolder, Simpler, Faster Union”, outlining a broad set of initiatives aimed at strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy and overall capacities. While the program prioritizes simplification to drive investment and competitiveness through measures such as the Omnibus …
On 30 January 2025, EUROMIL representatives met in Brussels with key figures from the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NAKO) and the Public Anti-Corruption Council (PAC) under Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense. The discussions focused on Ukraine’s ongoing defense reforms, anti-corruption initiatives, military personnel and veterans and the growing role of civil society …
President Donald Trump’s decision to fire several Inspectors General (IGs) from key federal agencies has prompted a flurry of public statements about government accountability and the need for independent oversight in the United States. Among those affected are the inspectors general of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department …
The hearing of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the European Parliament on Monday 13 January 2025, highlighted critical issues about Europe’s defence spending and its broader implications. Rutte’s call for increased defence investment is timely given the current geopolitical threats, but it also raises questions about balancing this with …
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 …
António Lima Coelho, a passionate advocate for military personnel and President of the Associação Nacional de Sargentos (ANS), shares his insights in an exclusive interview with InfoIASFA. As a dedicated EUROMIL Board Member, António reflects on the challenges and achievements in his journey of representing military professionals. Published in the …
