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 …
Last year, the EU carried out its first live exercise (MILEX-23) of the Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC), which took place 16-22 October 2023, in Spain. MILEX-24 was a Command Post Exercise (CPX), that took place 8 April – 3 May in Brussels. Connected to MILEX 24, is the EU RDC …
The ability to respond swiftly and effectively to external threats is of paramount importance. However, the movement of military forces across Europe often encounters bureaucratic obstacles and logistical barriers that hinder rapid reaction capabilities. This raises a pressing question: is it time for a “Military Schengen” that ensures seamless military …
The new European Commission began its work on December 1st, with an ambitious agenda for the first 100 days of the mandate. Among its priorities, Andrius Kubilius, the inaugural Commissioner for Defence and Space, will join HRVP Kaja Kallas to present a White Paper on the Future of European Defence. …
The recently released 2024 Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) report clearly states that while defence spending and cooperation in Europe have seen progress, there is still significant room for improvement. To ensure readiness and resilience of the European Armed Forces, the Member States need to take decisive actions to …