Wind of Change
Abstract – Pepe and Paco, two comrades at the Air Force, talk about their current concerns regarding the military career. Their discussion takes place in the framework of the economic crisis that is currently ravaging Spain, particularly its younger generation. In this informal dialogue, Pepe, the optimist, and Paco, the …
Promising New Struggles for the Greek Military
A peaceful demonstration of military and police forces, including retired personnel, took place on 20 November 2015 in Athens. The protesters marched towards the Ministry of Finance and the Greek parliament, where a resolution and demands were handed over. “We gathered to protest massively and to express our rage and …
Appointment of the President of SOVCG in the Social Council of Montenegro
Abstract – President of the “Trade Union of Defense and Army of Montenegro”, Mr.Nenad Cobeljic, has become a member of the Social Council of Montenegro. Mr. Cobeljic’s appointment opens the opportunity to directly protect and promote the interests of the employees in the armed forces of Montenegro and the Ministry …
Goodbye to Emilio
EUROMIL was deeply saddened to learn that Emilio Ammiraglia, President of ASSODIPRO (Italy), passed away on 20 October 2015. Many of you met Emilio during one of the Presidium Meetings he attended as the President of his association, which he led for more than 20 years. In this painful moment, …
The Revitalization We Need
By Anestis Tsoukarakis, Chairman of PFAFU, and Efthimios Gkitersos, ANEAED Translated in English by George Potamianos, ANEAED The Greek society is currently experiencing a deep economic crisis. The outcome is visible and leads to dramatic effects both on the functioning of the national apparatus and on individual lives. Despite these …
Danish defence participated in the Copenhagen Pride
The Copenhagen Pride is not just a party for gay people, but a celebration of diversity, tolerance and the right of everyone to be him/herself. On Saturday, 15 August 2015, representatives from the Danish Defence participated in the parade to show that there is room for diversity in the Danish …
Jorge Bravo, Acquitted and Compensated
Abstract – The Supreme Court of Spain, in its judgment of 20 May 2015, considered the appeal filed by the President of AUME, Jorge Bravo, against the sanction, imposed on him, of one month and one day of imprisonment. President Bravo had been put under arrest at the Military Disciplinary Establishment of Colmenar …
The Position of the President of SOVCG
Reputation and Responsibility The reputation of the armed forces of Montenegro (AFoM) and their members is not protected by an armour that cannot produce information on illegal actions, corruption, mobbing and crime of individuals holding high positions, but by institutional openness, responsibility and legal actions taken by the command staff. …
A Soldier is not a Police Officer
Based on an economicist idea, and that of international criminal activity, drug traffic and terrorism deserve a more energetic, qualified and efficient combat. Defence has been advanced to entrust the internal security to the armed forces. In the first place, it should be assured that the armed forces in Portugal …
A Soldier Standing as Candidate for Top Position in the Danish Trade Union Movement
EUROMIL’s Vice-President, Flemming Vinther, is running for the presidency of the Danish Confederation of Trade Unions (LO), when Denmark’s largest employee organisation holds its Congress in October this year. Flemming Vinther is the President of the Union of Enlisted Privates and Corporals in the Danish Army (HKKF). He is now …