Ursula von der Leyen’s second term: opportunities and concerns for European Defence
EUROMIL’s vision for a stronger European Defence Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected for a second term as President of the European Commission, securing her position with 401 votes in favor out of 707 total ballots cast on 18 July 2024. While EUROMIL supports von der Leyen’s plans to …
Celebrating 75 years of NATO: Reflections from the 2024 Washington D.C. Summit
This year marks a significant milestone for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. The 2024 Washington D.C. Summit, held in the United States capital, served as a momentous occasion to reflect on the alliance’s rich history and its enduring commitment to collective defense and …
The Washington D.C. NATO Summit: EUROMIL’s call to action for military recruitment and retention!
The upcoming NATO Summit in Washington on 9 – 11 July 2024 is set to make significant announcements regarding the enhancement of defense production capacity for the alliance It should also be noted that high level US representatives underscore that quickly restocking military warehouses in Europe and the U.S. has …
Controversial campaign tactics: the use of military imagery in the European elections
10 June 2024 In the lead-up to the recent European elections, a controversial visual campaign by the French Rassemblement National (RN) sparked significant debate and condemnation from various quarters. The image, posted on the social media platform X in early June, depicted an individual in uniform with the caption, I …
Seminar on Military-Status Police Officers – Spain, 5-6 June
7 June 2024 On 5-6 June 2024, the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) hosted a seminar titled “Policías con Estatuto Militar” (Police Officers with Military Status). This event provided a platform to explore the unique legal, operational, and historical aspects of police forces operating under a military framework. Key speakers …
5 June: World Environment Day
The 5th of June, as the World Environment Day provides a great opportunity to reflect the effects that climate change has on the defence sector and how the Armed Forces are affected by it, but also how their activities impact the environment. EUROMIL remains committed into advocating for the inclusion …
A call to action: Unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of brutal Russian aggression
3 June 2024 Several members of EUROMIL, have received a heart-wrenching message from our contacts and friends in Ukraine. This plea, rooted in the harsh realities of the ongoing war, calls for global attention and support to stop the brutal invasion and behavior perpetrated by Russia. We must amplify these …
NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s dual declarations: Supporting Ukraine and shaping NATO’s future
Spring Session NATO PA, Sofia (Bulgaria) 24-27 May 2024 In a timely move, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) has adopted two significant declarations at its Plenary Sitting of the Spring Session 2024 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The declarations 489 and 490 collectively emphasize unwavering support for Ukraine amidst Russian aggression …
EUROMIL holds its 129th General Assembly meeting
On 26 April, EUROMIL held its 129th General Assembly meeting in Lisbon (Portugal) hosted by our members associations ANS, AOFA and AP. EUROMIL President, Mr Emmanuel Jacob opened the conference by welcoming the members and underlining the importance of the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, a significant event in …
EUROMIL Declaration on Ukraine
During the 129th EUROMIL General Assembly held in Lisbon (Portugal), in the presence of the Ukrainian Union of Military and Security (UUMS) delegation, the Assembly discussed and endorsed a Declaration on Ukraine. The Declaration echoes the objectives of the ETUC Ukraine Summit Declaration from Lublin (Poland) of 23 April 2024. …