The EU should not miss the chance of a timely implementation of the Strategic Compass
The Strategic Compass, adopted in March 2022, represents a first EU “white paper” on defence, providing guidelines for the EU and the Member States to adapt and respond to the new geopolitical environment. The document aims to make the EU and the Member States capable to respond to the challenges …
European Armed Forces: State of Play 2023
EUROMIL is co-organising with MEP Juozas OLEKAS an event in the European Parliament on 8 June 2023. Today’s geopolitical environment has dramatically changed: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, cyber threats, and climate change are jeopardizing international security and stability. European countries are increasing their defence spending to acquire more high-end capabilities …
EUROMIL project for 2024 European Elections
EUROMIL project for 2024 European Elections On this Europe Day (9 May 2023) and in light of the 2024 European Elections, EUROMIL launches its project for the European Elections for a more inclusive Europe for Military Personnel. Each week EUROMIL will publish an article on the needs and rights of …
News from Germany
Königsbronn talks: “Now the window of opportunity is there for us to grab it”. Königsbronn talks are a well-known tradition for the German security sector and the education forum of the DBwV is one of the organisers. The discussions were driven by the war in the Ukraine but nevertheless important …
EUROMIL welcomes the progress made in the one year implementation period of the Strategic Compass
The EU Strategic Compass for Security and Defence adopted in March 2022, aims at guiding the EU through the right direction to anticipate threats and challenges, become more resilient and a stronger partner. Congruent with the implementation report, the past year a plethora of developments took place to enhance EU’s …
EU-NATO 3rd Joint Declaration: Interview with EUROMIL’s President, Emmanuel Jacob
Mr Jacob, you are the president of EUROMIL, the European Organisation of Military Associations and Trade Unions. Being an expert for security and defence topics, we are sure you have been looking forward to the recent joint declaration on NATO-EU cooperation. Are you satisfied with the results? Have some aspects …
An overview of the year’s developments in EU defence, and the participation of EUROMIL’s President at EMI European Chats
On 12 December 2022, the President of EUROMIL, Emmanuel Jacob, participated at the European Movement International (EMI) European Chats, to discuss current geopolitical issues, as the war in Ukraine, the strengthening of the EU common, security and defence policy (CSDP), climate change and the Conference on the Future of Europe …
EUROMIL’s Board Members held a meeting with the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces of Germany
On 2 December, the Board Members of EUROMIL met with Dr. Högl, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces of Germany. They held a fruitful discussion and exchange of views and it was underlined that stronger support for service people is needed. Mrs Dr. Högl congratulated EUROMIL for its excellent work. …
2022: A year of European Defence
EUROMIL co-organized with Egmont- the Royal Institute for International Relations, an expert discussion on 2022, a year of European defence. This seminar aims to critically assess the EU’s achievements in the field of defence over the past year, to recommend ways forward, and to analyse what the implications are for …
68th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly – Madrid
From 18 to 21 November 2022 the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) gathered for its 68th Annual Session in Madrid, Spain. In June 2022, Madrid hosted NATO’s transformative Summit and adopted, among others, the Strategic Concept. Just some months later, the Cortes Generales hosted the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Annual Session …