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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 …

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed Honorary Member, Bernhard Gertz. Bernhard Gertz was a long-standing, active Board Member of the European Organisation of Military Associations and Trade Unions (EUROMIL). His contributions to the organization were unparalleled, reflecting his unwavering commitment to advancing the …

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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …