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. …
75 years of NATO: time to reflect!
On 4 April 1949 twelve countries (Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States) signed in Washington D.C. the North Atlantic Treaty. As the representative umbrella organisation of European military personnel, EUROMIL extends its best congratulations on this historic occasion, …
Event: How will the European Elections Influence the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)
EUROMIL in cooperation with together.eu organised on the 20th of March a two panel event discussions to address and analyse how the current geopolitical environment has affected European defence, as well as the fact that the European elections come at a pivotal moment for the future of CSDP. At the …
Reflecting on the EU Strategic Compass: a two-year assessment!
As the European Union’s Strategic Compass approaches its second anniversary, it is time to reflect on its impact and assess where Europe stands in terms of its strategic goals and aspirations. The Strategic Compass, adopted in March 2022, one month after the start of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, was …
EUROMIL Welcomes the adoption of CSDP annual report
On Wednesday 28 February the plenary session of the European Parliament adopted the annual Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) report. EUROMIL welcomes the adoption of such an important report with the aim of strengthening European defence. Undoubtedly, today’s geopolitical environment requires the EU to boost its defence capabilities and …
Two years since the beginning of the war in Ukraine: a decade long war that has been fought for centuries
Cover Photo: Moschun village in Kyiv region was almost destroyed by Russian troops. But life still wins. On 24 February 2022 Russia initiated its full-scaled invasion against Ukraine. It has already been two years since Russia’s unjustified aggression which objects Ukraine’s territorial integrity, jeopardizes the life of the Ukrainian population, …
The future European Commissioner for Defence: a missed opportunity or a success story?
By Emmanuel Jacob, President of EUROMIL “The next European Commission should include a dedicated defence portfolio”, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday 17 February 2024 speaking at the Munich Security Conference. The idea seems to be growing among European stakeholders. Besides, von der Leyen’s political group, the EPP, …
Munich Security Conference 2024: Build Peace Through Dialogue
Cover Photo: Emmanuel Jacob, President of EUROMIL and Benedikt Franke Vice-Chairman, Chief Executive Officer of MSC The Munich Security Conference (MSC 2024) organised its 60th edition from 16 to 18 February 2024 against the backdrop of unprecedented global challenges, marking a critical juncture in international affairs. As world leaders, policymakers, …