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EUROMIL’s Criticism of the White Paper on European Defence: A Missed Opportunity

EUROMIL’s Criticism of the White Paper on European Defence: A Missed Opportunity


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A People-Focussed Turn in European Security: EUROMIL Welcomes the European Preparedness Union Strategy

On 26 March 2025, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published the European Preparedness Union Strategy, a comprehensive and timely initiative aimed at strengthening the EU’s capacity to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises of all kinds. European Commissioner …

EUROMIL Welcomes the 6 March Council Conclusions on European Defence and Support to Ukraine

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 …

International Women’s Day: Women as Agents of Change in Conflict Resolution

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 …

EUROMIL Presents Landmark Decision on Trade Union Rights for Military Personnel in Portugal

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 …



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PFEARFU celebrates its 8 years anniversary

On Friday, March 28, 2025, the Panhellenic Federation of Armed Forces Union (PFEARFU) held an event to mark eight years of its dynamic presence in the institutional representation of Armed Forces personnel. The event was titled: “PFEARFU: 8 Years Standing by Armed Forces Personnel.” The event was moderated by PFEARFU …

BUAFWA meets the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria

*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 …

Increase in Remuneration of Military Personnel in Spain

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 …

Working Time Directive Now Covers Irish Defence Forces Personnel

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 …


 

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EUROMIL project for 2024 European Elections

In light of the 2024 European Elections, EUROMIL launches its project for the European Elections for a more inclusive Europe for Military Personnel. Read more…

EUROMIL Wednesday Q&A series

EUROMIL Q&A series analyses various aspects of policies through interviews with experts. Read more…

What do Military Associations think

EUROMIL regularly conducts internal surveys to shed light into many issues that affect the military personnel. The “What do Military Associations think?” series presents the most recent analysis of issues that EUROMIL conducted through input by its member associations. Read more…

Demystifying Whistleblowing in the Armed Forces

EUROMIL, in collaboration with the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN), published a report on ‘Demystifying Whistleblowing in the Armed Forces’. The report is the result of the seminar held as a side event to the Eleventh International Conference of Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces. The seminar brought together whistleblower protection experts on whistleblowing law and practice. Read more…

Strengthening and Defending TU Rights in the Public Sector: EPSU, EuroCOP, EUROMIL Project

EPSU, EuroCOP and EUROMIL are coordinating a joint project on ‘Strengthening and Defending Trade Union Rights in the Public Sector.’ The project intends to assess current legislative frameworks across the EU regarding trade union rights for public sector workers, including the military and police forces. Read more…

EUROMIL pledge with the European Climate Pact

On September 2021, EUROMIL decided to join the European Climate Pact by making a pledge to promote sustainability in the security and defence sector. Militaries across the world are huge emitters, greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced in the military in order to improve the efficiency of the operations and provide better conditions under which soldiers are operating. Read more…

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