(BRUSSELS 2) The arms procurement corruption scandal is gaining momentum in Greece. The Greek representative of the German arms company, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), was arrested on Monday (December 30)…
Gao base (credit: French Ministry of Defense / DICOD)
(BRUSSELS 2) French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is traveling to Mali this evening for a visit that will last several days and has several objectives. First, he...
(BRUSSELS 2) During his visit which begins today in Mali (Bamako this Monday evening and Gao Tuesday with New Year's Eve with the troops) and will continue on Wednesday at…
(B2) The European strategy for the Gulf of Guinea was published just before Christmas in total secrecy. Three main threats are described: organized crime, piracy, etc.
(BRUSSELS 2) The European Air Transport Command (EATC), located in Eindhoven, is relatively unknown. And that's a shame! Because it's a success story of smooth pooling... The...
(BRUSSELS 2) The security contract for the EUBAM Libya mission raises some questions. Starting with its cost... Half the mission's budget! The security contract...
(BRUSSELS 2) Still nearly 50 sailors held hostage by Somali pirates! • Visit of the Spanish Prime Minister to Djibouti • Trial postponed in Mauritius • Training for the navy…
(BRUSSELS2) An integral part of the capability programs, Cyber Defense is one of the four major "capability" projects approved by the European Summit on December 19 (after having been approved by the ministers...
(BRUSSELS 2) Whatever one may say, interventions on the high seas require resources that only navies have. Indeed, ships are needed that are capable of confronting, and above all of...
(BRUSSELS 2 – exclusive) Here are some elements of the discussion between Heads of State and Government on Thursday (December 19) during the Defense Summit (as we were able to reconstruct them). Contents…
(BRUSSELS 2) The Italian Foreign Minister was in Iran on Sunday (December 22) for an official visit, marked by the spirit of détente between Europeans and Iranians. Italy…
Dacic, Ashton and Thaci at the signing of the agreement on April 19, 2013 (credit: EBS / EEAS)
(BRUSSELS 2) Macro-financial assistance of up to €180 million can be granted to Jordan. The Official Journal published the decision last Thursday, with possible implementation as early as…
(BRUSSELS 2) The review of the European Diplomatic Service (EEAS) and the various proposals of the High Representative have sparked intense discussion for several weeks: several rounds of discussions…
