EUROMIL’s “Italian Session”: The Struggle for Trade Union Rights for Military Personnel
On April 27th 2023, EUROMIL hosted an “Italian session” at the Centre Congressi Frentani in Rome. The event brought together members of EUROMIL’s 127th General Assembly and about 45 representatives from Italian military associations. The session highlighted the challenges faced by military personnel in Italy when it comes to trade …
EUROMIL welcomes the European Parliament adoption of the “EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, EU Battlegroups and Article 44 TEU: the way forward” Report
The European Parliament adopted, on 19 April 2023, the “EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, EU Battlegroups and Article 44 TEU: the way forward” Report. EUROMIL welcomes the recommendations made by the European Parliament and supports the further European defence integration. It is important to note that the report underlines the need …
EUROMIL welcomes the progress made in the one year implementation period of the Strategic Compass
The EU Strategic Compass for Security and Defence adopted in March 2022, aims at guiding the EU through the right direction to anticipate threats and challenges, become more resilient and a stronger partner. Congruent with the implementation report, the past year a plethora of developments took place to enhance EU’s …
EUROMIL’s President at the World Veterans Congress, Belgrade
The World Veterans Congress and 30th General Assembly for the World Veterans Federation were recently held in Belgrade, Serbia from March 6th to March 10th, 2023. The Congress was hosted by the Union of Associations of Fighters of the National Liberation Wars of Serbia (SUBNOR), one of the founders of …
EUROMIL’s support to Ukraine: 1 year since the start of the war
On the 24th of February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine on a war against democracy, freedom and self determination. One year later the destruction of the country and the loss of countless people have made clear that war was returned in Europe and our unprecedented support is and will be vital …
The President of EUROMIL meets the Chairman of the EU Military Committee
On Monday 13 February 2023, the President of EUROMIL, Mr Emmanuel Jacob, met with the Chairman of the EU Military Committee (EUMC), General Robert Brieger. The discussion focused on presenting the work of EUROMIL as its main aim is promoting the professional and social interests of soldiers. It was also …
Priorities of the Swedish Presidency of the EU Council
On 1st January 2023, Sweden takes over the Presidency of the EU Council. The six-month Swedish Presidency follows the Czech Republic and France. Those three states together form the presidency trio and share a common program. The Swedish presidency will focus on 4 domains: Security – Unity Resilience – Competitiveness Prosperity …
EUROMIL’s Board Members held a meeting with the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces of Germany
On 2 December, the Board Members of EUROMIL met with Dr. Högl, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces of Germany. They held a fruitful discussion and exchange of views and it was underlined that stronger support for service people is needed. Mrs Dr. Högl congratulated EUROMIL for its excellent work. …
2022: A year of European Defence
EUROMIL co-organized with Egmont- the Royal Institute for International Relations, an expert discussion on 2022, a year of European defence. This seminar aims to critically assess the EU’s achievements in the field of defence over the past year, to recommend ways forward, and to analyse what the implications are for …
EUROMIL at the 21st Berlin Security Conference
The Berlin Security Conference took place on 30 November and 01 December, this year’s topic focused on Europe and NATO, directions for action. EUROMIL participated as logo partner. As it was the first Security Conference that took place after Russia’s unjustified aggression against Ukraine, the discussions focused on Western support …