Germany: New Draft Law on Military Service Criticised by DBwV
On 27 August 2025, the German Federal Cabinet adopted the draft Wehrdienst-Modernisierungsgesetz (Modernization of Military Service Act). The initiative is presented by the German government as a key step to strengthen the Bundeswehr’s personnel base and to move closer to NATO’s long-term capability targets. The draft law focuses on the …
AUGC Raises Sexual Violence Case of Civil Guard to UN
AUGC reports to the UN the lack of protection and violation of rights of a female civil guard who was a victim of sexual violence within the institution AUGC reports to the United Nations the inaction of the Civil Guard, which left a victim of sexual violence unprotected and violated …
Veteran Employment in Ukraine: Rights, Not Quotas Alone
In Ukraine, our colleagues from the Military-Security Trade Union are actively contributing to a clear and constructive vision for the employment of veterans. Their work is rooted in a simple but essential principle: the veteran’s will to work must be the starting point. Veterans want to work, and it is …
In Portugal, after the complaint presented by EUROMIL…
On June 25, 2025, dozens of military personnel answered the call of the Professional Military Associations (APM) for a meeting in the auditorium of the Santo Amaro Academy, in Lisbon. In the light of the recent decision by the European Committee of Social Rights to give effect to the “right …
The historic breakthrough promoted by the AUGC is now law: the reform protecting employment after permanent disability has been published in the Official State Gazette
AUGC celebrates the entry into force of a law that protects the right to maintain employment through adaptation or change of assignment, and which will also benefit Armed Forces and National Police personnel. The Unified Association of Civil Guards (AUGC) celebrates the publication in the Official State Gazette of Law …
José Morata: “Returning to the Civil Guard is closing a cycle that began with repression and ends with dignity.”
Interview with José Morata, one of the founders of AUGC, civil guard expelled from the Corps who is now returning to his position: the Civil Guard. In a force where for decades speaking out was not allowed, José Morata was one of the first to do so. In the 1990s, …
Leadership Appointment: Dr. Nicole Schilling becomes Deputy Inspector General of the German Armed Forces
The German Federal Ministry of Defence has announced two changes to high-ranking military personnel: Dr Nicole Schilling, Surgeon General, will become Deputy Inspector General, while Major General Dr. Christian Freuding will become the new Inspector General of the Army. This makes Dr. Schilling the first woman to hold this post …
News from Greece: Military Personnel Included in Housing Allowance
PFEARFU achieved an immediate response from the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family regarding the housing allowance issue for military personnel. During a meeting on July 4, 2025, the request was made to include active-duty military personnel in the allowance, alongside other professional categories. The Minister committed to promptly consulting …
MALTA: GWU signs Sectoral Agreement with AFM
In a decisive move to enhance the welfare of Malta’s military personnel, a ground-breaking sectoral agreement has been signed for 1,800 members of the Armed Forces of Malta. Described by Prime Minister Robert Abela as the most beneficial deal ever for the military, the agreement entails an impressive €70 million …
A dangerous bill, Amersfoort, The Netherlands – MARVER and AFMP
The Dutch minister of defence is preparing a law that could reduce Dutch soldiers to pawns without rights and restrict the fundamental rights of trade union representatives. This law is being sold as a necessity to get the armed forces back in order and filled with sufficient soldiers. The so-called …