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 …
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 …
Under the motto “A Strong Europe in a Changing World,” Denmark assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the second half of 2025. With a sharp focus on security, competitiveness, and green transition, Denmark’s leadership will steer EU efforts in an increasingly volatile global landscape. Responding to …
On 17 June, the European Commission presented the Defence Readiness Omnibus, which introduces a set of measures to help EU Member States and the defence industry to rapidly strengthen defence capabilities and enhance the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB). These initiatives aim to cut red tape, streamline access …
Published ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, June 2025. As NATO leaders prepare for their meeting in The Hague, defence spending is back on the political agenda after many years. This time, however, a major change of course seems to be on the horizon. The 2014 target of …
Rome, 5–6 June 2025 – EUROMIL co-led a landmark international conference on “Union Protections in European Military Corps: A Comparison for the Future,” hosted by the Italian associations NSC (Nuovo Sindacato Carabinieri) and SIAMO Esercito, with the cooperation of ASSODIPRO. The event brought together legal experts, academics, and political and …
The National Sergeants’ Association (ANS) is organising meetings with sergeants to discuss pensions, salaries and collective bargaining. Several dozen sergeants attended meetings in different locations to discuss the three main topics that prompted these meetings. The aim of these meetings was to listen, clarify, organise and mobilise for the fight …
After proposition of EUROMIL’s member BUAFWA, the Bulgarian Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov met with Emmanuel Jacob, President of EUROMIL, on 12 May. The discussion focused on people in defence. In detail, attention was paid to the growing need for investments not only in infrastructure, equipment and armaments, but also …
On 9-10 May EUROMIL held its 131st General Assembly in Brussels (Belgium) at the Maison des Associations Internationales. EUROMIL’s President, Emmanuel Jacob opened the conference by welcoming the members and underscoring the significance of current European defence developments. He stressed the need to invest not only in equipment and capabilities …
On 9 May 2025, EUROMIL organised its Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA) in Brussels, an event held every four years. This year’s extraordinary session was linked to the 131st General Assembly, which continued on 9 and 10 May. At the EGA, President Emmanuel Jacob presented the Board’s report on the 2021–2025 …
AUGC persuades GRECO to rule on the lack of transparency in the Civil Guard’s appointments. Concern over the persistence of discretionary appointments in the Civil Guard following the GRECO report (5th Round, December 2023) The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) is an international body responsible for …
PFEARFU recently made a significant intervention in the Hellenic Parliament regarding the Ministry of National Defence’s new bill on the regulation of health issues for the Armed Forces and related provisions. A delegation, led by President Ilias Kolliris, presented the Federation’s positions and proposals on crucial matters concerning the health …
