PFEARFU Concerned about Gender Equality in Greece
Abstract – Following the publication of the data announced by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), the data for Greece are not at all encouraging. The Gender Equality Index is a unique unit of measurement, which measures the progress of gender equality in the EU over time and each …
12 ICOAF: Impact of COVID-19 on Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces
Since its first meeting in Berlin in 2009, EUROMIL participates at the yearly meetings of the International Conference of Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces (ICOAF). Among the participants, EUROMIL is one of the rare participants not being an Ombuds Institution. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the 12th ICOAF planned …
German Federal President Honours Achievements of Soldiers
The Bundeswehr is celebrating its 65th birthday in November this year. A couple of months ago, nobody expected the German Armed Forces to be involved in a fight on multiple fronts against an invisible enemy – but right now this has become reality for the Bundeswehr: These days, a total …
122nd Presidium Meeting and Extraordinary Congress
On 22 and 23 October 2020, delegates from member and observer associations of EUROMIL participated in a virtual Extraordinary Congress and the 122nd Presidium Meeting. EUROMIL holds Presidium Meetings twice every year. The Presidium approves the policy of the Board and provides impetus for the prospective further development of EUROMIL …
First Meeting with the New Belgian Minister of Defence
On 27 October 2020 the Belgian trade unions had a first encounter with Ms Ludivine Dedonder, who took the oath on 1 October 2020 as the first female Minister of Defence of Belgium. In view of the corona restrictions in place, the meeting with the minister was organised online. ‘Our’ …
EUROMIL Position on Veterans
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EUROMIL Recommendations on Handling the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Armed Forces
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Demonstration of Spanish Military Associations
Abstract – Spanish professional military associations, namely AUME, ASFASPRO, ATME and UMT called for a demonstration on 19 September 2020 to defend their right to a fair remuneration. Military wages have not been updated for more than a decade. In support of the planned demonstration, EUROMIL’s President issued a video …
Military Pensions in Greece
Abstract – A delegation of PFEARFU held a meeting with officials of the Hellenic Social Security Institution in order to be informed about the process of issuing military pensions. Following a proposal of PFEARFU, for a few months now, specialized military personnel have been seconded there, to facilitate the process …
Jubilee XXV. Anniversary of the International Military Ascent to Kriváň
Abstract – On 5 September 2020 the XXV. International Military Ascent (IMA) to Kriváň (2494 m above the sea) took place in the High Tatras. This jubilee ascent was organised by the Union of Soldiers of the Slovak Republic (USSR) in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak …