The European Parliament has voted for the upgrade of the subcommittee on Security and Defence to a full standing committee, reflecting the importance in addressing Europe’s security challenges. This change, alongside the establishment of other new committees, was proposed by President Metsola and political group leaders to align with citizen …
“From Boots to Books: A Soldier’s Journey to a New Career”: This article from CS Denmark shares the inspiring story of a Danish soldier who turned a challenging situation into a new beginning. While preparing to leave the armed forces, they chose instead to upskill and prepare for a new …
On 1st January, Poland takes over the Presidency of the EU Council. The six-month Polish Presidency follows Hungary, and will be followed by Denmark from 1 July till 31 December 2025. The Polish presidency will focus on 7 main priorities: Defence and Security Protection of people and borders Resistance to …
The Association of Junior Rates (AP), at the invitation of the President of the National Defence Commission, Deputy Pedro Pessanha, was present on December 3rd, at a hearing in the Assembly of the Republic, at the request of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party Questions about recruitment, retention and …
PFEARFU in addressing the unfair treatment of enlisted military personnel PFEARFU has succeeded in convincing the political leadership of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence to address the unfair treatment of enlisted military personnel, following years of union efforts and tough negotiations. A new draft law has been proposed to …
The professional associations (AUME, ASFASPRO, UMT) consider that after the urgency of vital interventions, military personnel must carry out their work with adequate rest and protection measures against the risks of the area. More than a month after the catastrophe caused by the floods (DANA meteorological phenomenon), military personnel continue …
AUGC and EUROMIL celebrate the official recognition and rehabilitation of former Civil Guards unjustly expelled in the 1990s for their defence of professional rights within the Guardia Civil. 14 November 2024 was a historic day that marked a transcendental milestone for AUGC and for those civil guards who, unjustly, were …
On 14 May 2024, the Irish High Court, led by Justice Sanfey, delivered a landmark judgment on the right to freedom of assembly for Defence Forces members. The case arose from a dispute initiated by Martin Bright, Deputy General Secretary of PDFORRA, who sought clarity regarding his entitlement to participate …
EUROMIL is proud to support the initiative of the International Charitable Foundation “Military Veterans for Peace” to build a Veterans’ City in Ukraine. This vital project aims to provide Ukrainian veterans with the foundation for a new chapter in life—offering dignified living conditions, medical care, psychological rehabilitation, and career support. …
Luxembourg’s defence strategy has become a main point of discussion following the statement by the Chief of the Armed Forces on the need to enhance the country’s resilience in todays’ unpredictable geopolitical environment and thus the idea of re-introducing conscription in the country was underlined. However, the Chief of the …
Following the Casares (Guadalajara) fire in July 2005, which claimed the lives of eleven firefighters, the Zapatero Government, with José Bono as Minister of Defence, decided to initiate a study for the creation of a military unit dedicated exclusively to address emergency situations. The large forest fire had shown a …
As 2025 nears, the European Union is poised for significant developments that will shape the future of military personnel and armed forces. Under António Costa’s presidency, the European Council is expected to focus heavily on European defence, engaging in discussions to strengthen collaboration and strategic goals. Meanwhile, Ursula von der …
