The integration of military values in Spanish democracy
The integration of military values in Spanish democracy Article written by Fidel Gómez Rosa, Secretario de Formación y Relaciones Internacionales and former EUROMIL Board Member – @fidelgomezrosa on X SUMMARY The establishment of democracy in Spain is the result of a constituent process of political consensus in society. …
Newsletter from Deutscher BundeswehrVerband (DBwV)
We need a Veterans Day! Strengthening veterans’ culture and policy in Germany is one of the goals the German Armed Forces Association is committed to. A clear demand could soon be implemented. In the past year and a half, Lieutenant Colonel (G) Marcel Bohnert has invited important multipliers from the …
Negotiations of Military Unions and Associations of Visegrad Group Countries
19-22 September, Rozewie (POL) Representatives of the Honvédszakszerwezet from the Republic of Hungary, the Union of Soldiers of the Vocational Army of the Czech Republic, the Union of Soldiers of the Slovak Republic and the Konwent Dziekanów Korpus Oficerów Zawodowych from the Republic of Poland met from 19th to 22nd …
Protection of Legitimate Interests and Rights of Soldiers – Conference in Slovakia
On 7-8 September 2023 our Slovak member association Zväz Vojakov Slovenskej Republiky (Association of the Soldiers of the Slovak Republic – ZV SR) organized an international conference entitled “Protection of Legitimate Interests and Rights of Soldiers”. The conference was held under the auspices of the State-Secretary of the Slovak Ministry …
EUROMIL: Where communication and solidarity coincide to improve the rights of members of armed forces across Europe
Long before I became a Board member of EUROMIL I was a strong advocate for the organisation, as I believed that it had the capacity to inexorably and positively alter the rights and entitlements of members of armed forces across Europe. Now, while recognising certain limitations of the organisation mostly …
Fostering Well-being and Equality: Advancing Social Policies for Military Personnel
Social policies play a crucial role in ensuring people’s well-being and quality of life. Recognizing this importance, the European Union (EU) has been actively engaged in discussions and initiatives aimed at improving the social conditions and rights of its citizens. One example can be seen in the European Semester, part …
EUROMIL’s Working Visit To Kyiv: 21 – 24 June
Looking back in time The good relationship between Ukraine and EUROMIL goes back a long way in time. We should, for example, remind that until 2014, EUROMIL didn’t only count a member association from Ukraine among its members, but also from Russia. On many occasions, EUROMIL visited both of them …
The Unseen Battle: Mental Health Challenges for Military Personnel
As the European elections draw near and the European Union (EU) unveils its comprehensive approach to mental health, it is crucial to bring attention to the critical issues impacting our society. With different flagship initiatives, the approach aims to prioritize mental health on par with physical health and establish a …
The EU should prioritise fair regulations for military personnel in the Working Time Directive
Military personnel often work in tough and dangerous conditions: such demanding nature of military service can take a toll on the physical and mental well-being of personnel. Therefore, it is imperative to prioritize the safety and performance of these individuals by ensuring adequate working hours and ample rest time. However, …
Supporting Ukraine: EUROMIL’s meeting with PromoteUkraine
On 30 May, EUROMIL met with a delegation of veterans of Promote Ukraine, a non-profit civil society and advocacy organization for Ukraine. The meeting was welcomed by Emmanuel Jacob, EUROMIL’s President, who highlighted how EUROMIL in the past had Ukrainian and Russian organisations as members. In 2017, contact was re-established …