By Emmanuel Jacob, President of EUROMIL “The next European Commission should include a dedicated defence portfolio”, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday 17 February 2024 speaking at the Munich Security Conference. The idea seems to be growing among European stakeholders. Besides, von der Leyen’s political group, the EPP, …
Cover Photo: Emmanuel Jacob, President of EUROMIL and Benedikt Franke Vice-Chairman, Chief Executive Officer of MSC The Munich Security Conference (MSC 2024) organised its 60th edition from 16 to 18 February 2024 against the backdrop of unprecedented global challenges, marking a critical juncture in international affairs. As world leaders, policymakers, …
On 7 February, a meeting between representatives of EUROMIL, AUME (Asociación Unificada de Militares Españoles) and AUGC (Asociación Unificada de Guardias Civiles) took place in Madrid. The purpose of the meeting was to work on the collective complaint against Spain, submitted in December 2022 to the Council of Europe’s Committee …
The Cyprus Army Officers Association (CAOA) celebrated its 15th anniversary with a gala dinner on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. The event was attended by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulidis, whose address stated that Officers are on the frontline of the National Guard and that CAOA’s …
In an atmosphere of deep mourning, but also of anger and indignation for the unexpected death of the 29-year-old bicyclist of the DIAS Team (Police), in Aspropyrgos, was held yesterday, in Athens, the pan-Hellenic protest rally that was originally planned, for the cowardly murderous attack against the platoon of YAT …
On 1st January, Belgium takes over the Presidency of the EU Council. The six-month Belgian Presidency follows Spain, and will be followed by Hungary from 1 July till 31 December 2024. The Belgian presidency will focus on 6 main priorities: Defending rule of law, democracy, and unity Strengthening EU’s competitiveness …
Looking back to the year 2023, which marked by geopolitical shifts and technological advancements, the European security and defence landscape continued to undergo profound changes. These transformations have not only influenced the strategic priorities of European countries but also had a direct impact on the military and therefore also on …
A guest at the Berlin Security Conference On 29 and 30 November, the Security Conference (BSC) took place in Berlin, to which many security policy experts were invited. The German Armed Forces Association organised a stand together with the Soldiers’ and Veterans’ Foundation (SVS) and EUROMIL. On the first floor …
Last Saturday, 18 November 2023, in the Auditorium of the Oeiras Social Action Centre (CAS-Oeiras) of the Armed Forces Social Action Institute (IASFA), the ANS – National Sergeants’ Association, held a “National Sergeants’ Conference”. As the aim of this initiative was to revise and update the so-called “Aspirations Booklet”, the …
EUROMIL participated as logo partner. The Berlin Security Conference took place on 29-30 November and this year’s topic focused on enhancing resolve and resilience in Europe and NATO. At the beginning of the conference it was underlined that war is back in Europe since February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, …
The Hungarian military trade union Honvédszakszervezet (HOSZ) was founded in 1991 and joined EUROMIL already in 1992. Very often EUROMIL referred to HOSZ as a good example since the country, by Constitution, grants these basic rights to its military personnel. On Tuesday, 21 November 2023, the Deputy Prime Minister and …
In a heartfelt appeal addressed to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, and the Military Summit, the Itamil Army Association calls for a strategic shift before investing in new weaponry. The focus should be on innovative and bold actions to strengthen our armed forces. The proposed measures include …
