HOSZ Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Abstract – EUROMIL’s Hungarian member association HOSZ celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. On this occasion, the union organized a family and sport event on 17 September 2016. In spite of the rainy weather more than 600 members of HOSZ took part on the exceptional stylish sport, cultural and entertaining …
Security at Schiphol Airport at Risk Due to High Workload
Abstract – Because of understaffing and a high workload, the Dutch Military Police has trouble securing Schiphol Airport. Terrorist threats have forced military police from all over the country to help out. “We can not keep this up much longer,” says Ton de Zeeuw, chairman of the union for Military …
21st Anniversary of the International Military Climbing to Kriváň (Slovakia)
Abstract – On 27 August 2016, the 21st International Military Climbing to Kriváň was organised on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising by the Association of the Soldiers of the Slovak Republic (ZVSR) in cooperation with the Chief of the General Staff of the Slovak …
Discussion On Working Time In Spain
Abstract – The publication of the Order DEF/1363/2016 of 28 July 2016, concerning the working time and the work schedule in duty stations of members of the armed forces has revived the controversy about working time in Spain. The Order leaves the decision about the working schedules, rest periods and …
ATME Launches New Website
Abstract – One of EUROMIL’s Spanish member associations, ATME, has recently relaunched its website. The new design aims at facilitating the communication of news and actions amongst members, supporters and anyone interested, says ATME President Juan Carlos. You are invited to take a look at https://www.atme.es/ The original text is …
Greek Military Personnel May Join Military Unions
On 27 July 2016, a law granting military personnel the right to join military unions and be represented by them was adopted in Greece. After having fought for many years for this right, the law marks a turning point in relations between military personnel and military and political authorities, as …
ASSODIPRO Calling for Trade Union Rights
Abstract – Trade union rights for Italian soldiers could have prevented hundreds of deaths from exposure to uranium and asbestos, Salvatore Rullo, President of ASSODIPRO, says. Trade unions can protect soldiers’ safety and health at work. The original text is available here. For further information please contact ASSODIPRO.
For an Integrated Defence System in Europe
Abstract – After the French-British summit of Saint-Malo created new military structures of the European Union in December 1998, there were not many updates of European defence structures. At the summit, Mr. Jacques Chirac and Mr. Tony Blair marked the beginning of a policy of security and defence within the …
Comprehensive Approach – Solving Problems
Abstract – What means comprehensive approach? It means that crises and conflicts can be managed with a mixture of military, diplomacy and development assistances. However, the German Armed Forces Association would appreciate a more comprehensiveness as from the process of drafting strategies. While the White Paper of the German Armed …
Success for the German Armed Forces Association
Abstract – The German Bundestag adopted on 10 June 2016 an amendment to the Military Personnel Representation Act, in German the so-called Soldatenbeteiligungsgesetz. The approval of the parliamentary groups was surprisingly high. The coalition of the governing parties CDU/CSU (conservatives) and SPD (social democrats) is working towards the modernisation of …