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’s Criticism of the White Paper on European Defence: A Missed Opportunity
On 19 March 2025, the European Commission’s released the long-awaited White Paper on the Future of European Defence which has raised serious concerns within EUROMIL. The Paper was presented by the HRVP Kaja Kallas and Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, with the aim to be a step into building a European …
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 …
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 …
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 …
MSC 2025: A defining moment for the future of European security and traditional transatlantic relations
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 …
European Commission work program 2025: Towards a European Defence Union
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 …
The firing of US Inspectors General and the possible consequences!
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 …
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 …