As the European Union’s Strategic Compass approaches its second anniversary, it is time to reflect on its impact and assess where Europe stands in terms of its strategic goals and aspirations. The Strategic Compass, adopted in March 2022, one month after the start of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, was …
Denmark plans to invest further in the military and conscript women for military service The Danish Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Foreign Minister has recently presented the Danish governments plans for further military investments. Among further investments in the military, including building up a heavy brigade with up to 6ooo …
EUROMIL has been informed on the detention of some members, among them the President, of the Military Trade Union of Serbia (MTUS). The MTUS was admitted as an observer member of EUROMIL for a period of two years at the General Assembly in Rome on 28 April 2023. On Tuesday …
On Wednesday 28 February the plenary session of the European Parliament adopted the annual Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) report. EUROMIL welcomes the adoption of such an important report with the aim of strengthening European defence. Undoubtedly, today’s geopolitical environment requires the EU to boost its defence capabilities and …
Cover Photo: Moschun village in Kyiv region was almost destroyed by Russian troops. But life still wins. On 24 February 2022 Russia initiated its full-scaled invasion against Ukraine. It has already been two years since Russia’s unjustified aggression which objects Ukraine’s territorial integrity, jeopardizes the life of the Ukrainian population, …
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 …
