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Minister of Defence of Bulgaria Atanas Zapryanov met with the President of EUROMIL, Emmanuel Jacob

After proposition of EUROMIL’s member BUAFWA,  the Bulgarian Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov met with Emmanuel Jacob, President of EUROMIL, on 12 May.  The discussion focused on people in defence. In detail,  attention was paid to the growing need for investments not only in infrastructure, equipment and armaments, but also …

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EUROMIL holds its 131st General Assembly Meeting

On 9-10 May EUROMIL held its 131st General Assembly in Brussels (Belgium) at the Maison des Associations Internationales. EUROMIL’s President, Emmanuel Jacob opened the conference by welcoming the members and underscoring the significance of current European defence developments. He stressed the need to invest not only in equipment and capabilities …

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Security and Values: Why Climate and Inclusion Still Matter

As reported by Politico, NATO is quietly weakening its stance on climate, gender, and diversity in internal documents — a precautionary move designed to avoid potential backlash from the U.S. administration. While some may consider this a pragmatic strategy to maintain cohesion among all 32 member states, it signals a …

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Towards Human-Centric European Defence: EUROMIL’s Reflections on Recent EU Initiatives

In recent weeks, the European Commission published two key initiatives that aim to shape the future of its security and defence architecture: the White Paper on the Future of European Defence and the European Preparedness Union Strategy. Both documents are part of an effort to respond to increasing geopolitical uncertainties …

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EUROMIL Welcomes the Adoption of the Annual CSDP Report

On Wednesday, 2 April, the European Parliament adopted its annual report on the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) during the plenary session. EUROMIL welcomes the adoption of this crucial report, which comes at a particularly significant moment given the evolving geopolitical landscape. The current security environment demands bold actions …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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EUROMIL Presents Landmark Decision on Trade Union Rights for Military Personnel in Portugal

On 6 March 2025, the European Organisation of Military Associations and Trade Unions (EUROMIL) publicly presented the Decision on the Merits in the case EUROMIL v. Portugal, issued by the European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR). The ruling confirms that Portugal’s restrictions on trade union rights for military personnel violate …

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