Defending the voice of Italy’s military: a battle for representation rights
A critical situation is currently unfolding within the Italian military as ITAMIL, the first “military association with trade union character” in Italy, faces censorship and legal threats for its efforts to represent military personnel. ITAMIL, a member of EUROMIL, is under pressure after the Italian Army General Staff ordered the …
CS Chairman Jesper Korsgaard Hansen on the pension age debate: Interesting, but we want concrete proposals
CS, Central Association of Permanent Defence Personnel in Denmark (Topic: The Danish Prime Minister brought the issue of Danes’ retirement age into debate at her party’s recently concluded summer meeting.) CS Chairman Jesper Korsgaard Hansen on the Pension Age Debate: Interesting, but We Want Concrete Proposals At a press conference …
Military service: a bridge between youth and society?
The rising number of young people who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET) is a serious concern, as highlighted by the recent International Labour Organization (ILO) report. This trend points to a deeper issue of disconnection and lack of opportunities for many young people. One potential solution is …
Strengthening military rights across Europe: tackling challenges in Italy!
ITAMIL, an Italian member association of EUROMIL, recently hosted MEP Leoluca Orlando. During a significant meeting with the MEP of the Greens/EFA group, discussions focused on the creation of a “European Charter of Rights for Military Personnel.” ITAMIL President Sandro Frattalemi emphasized EUROMIL’s crucial role in supporting this initiative, highlighting …
SILF speaks out to defend the rights and dignity of financial officers.
The past week the Sindacato Italiano Lavoratori Finanzieri (SILF) together with FP-Cgil (Penitentiary) and SILP-Cgil (State Police) orchestrated a series of demonstrations across various Italian squares. This significant event aimed to advocate for the rights, interests, and dignity of finance officers in Italy. SILF, renowned for its unwavering commitment to …
Addressing inequity in military retirement benefits: AUME’s call for reform
EUROMIL’s member association AUME (Spain) addressed the issue of discrimination in the application of reduction coefficients for military personnel retirement. The organization highlights the disparity faced by military personnel in having their hazardous and strenuous work conditions recognized through appropriate retirement age reductions. AUME has communicated these concerns to the …
The Irish Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024
In December 2023, the Department of Defence (Irish Ministry of Defence) introduced proposals for amendments to the Irish Defence Acts. These proposed amendments would significantly impact the scope of representation and were drafted by the Department and submitted to cabinet (and approved) without any consultation with the Representative Associations. The …
Addressing the recruitment and retention crisis in Greece’s Military Educational Institutions
PFEARFU (Panhellenic Federation of Armed Forces Union) highlights once again the serious issue of recruitment and retention in Greece’s Military Educational Institutions. According to recently released data, there are 460 vacant positions in 2024 for these institutions. This alarming trend of declining entry and retention rates can be attributed to …
Controversy surrounding Nuno Melo and military criticism
Recently, Nuno Melo, Portugal’s Minister of National Defence, faced accusations from military representatives of engaging in political maneuvering. Critics argue that Melo’s actions are driven by political motives rather than genuine concerns for national defense, sparking significant media attention. Supporters defend his commitment to enhancing military capabilities, citing his extensive …
Demanding Fairness: Equal Hazard Pay for Military Personnel
The Panhellenic Federation of Armed Forces Unions (PFEARFU) expresses its profound disappointment over the exclusion of military personnel from the hazardous and unhealthy work allowance, which is currently provided to civilian employees working under the same conditions. Despite repeated protests, this unjustifiable discrimination continues to persist. The letter highlights that …