Court overturns sanctions on Iranian companies
(BRUSSELS2) On 22 January 2015, the First Chamber of the EU Court annulled the blacklisting of the subsidiaries of IRISL – Ocean Capital and co, an Iranian company (case T-420/11 and T-56/12). He
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B2 Pro The daily life of geopolitical Europe
Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
- [Confidential] Latest arguments around the future former Defense subcommittee
- [Preview] Ukraine, Middle East, Turkey on the agenda of the European Council (April 17, 2024)
- [Confidential] A Pole future president of the EU military committee?
- [Preview] On the agenda of the Foreign Affairs (and Defense) Council of April 22, 2024
- [Confidential] Faced with reality, EUTM Mali will close its doors
Month: January 2015
[Verbatim] How to boost CSDP? The European Parliament reflects (Danjean report)
(BRUSSELS2) Does the common security and defense policy exist? Is it effective? How to solve the gaps? the report prepared by Arnaud Danjean for the European Parliament on the CSDP is intended, this
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[Verbatim] Ukraine requests military equipment and assistance (Eliseyev)
(BRUXELLES2) Invited this Thursday (January 29), to speak to MEPs, once again, this time from the defense sub-committee (*), the Ukrainian ambassador to the European Union, Konstantin Yelisieiev, was very clear. He has in particular
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Russia. The measures envisaged by the 28 in the face of the worsening situation in Ukraine
(BRUSSELS2 update) Meeting urgently, EU foreign ministers decided on Thursday (January 29) to step up pressure on Russia, but in a fairly gradual and moderate way. No
ReadThree relatives of the Syrian regime re-blacklisted
(B2) The European Union decided on Monday (26 January) to re-blacklist three Syrian businessmen close to the regime — Aiman Jaber, Khaled Kaddour, Mohammed Hamcho — as well as Hamcho International. The tribunal
ReadNotebook (29.01.2015). Council of Ministers (Agenda/Greece). Galileo (Bienkowska). Syrian refugees (Lebanon-Jordan). Sanctions (Ivory Coast)
(B2) Published in recent hours: The new Greek MinDef Kammenos advocates a renewal of the army The path of sanctions is reopened. The options. Mogherini delays. Tusk accelerates On the blog: Tusk grills the
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[Verbatim] The new MinDéf Kammenos promises to strengthen the means of the Greek army
(BRUSSELS2) On taking over his duties, the new Greek Defense Minister, Panos Kammenos, leader of the Independent Greeks Party (ANEL), with whom Alexis Tspiras sealed an alliance, drew up a few
Read[Decryption] The path to sanctions is reopened. The options. Mogherini delays. Tusk accelerates
(BRUSSELS2) The 28 Foreign Ministers of the European Union are meeting again on Thursday (29 January) for an emergency meeting, convened by the EU High Representative at the request of Latvia, on
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Notebook (25.1.2014). Indonesia / EEAS. Neyts / Vautmans. PNR/PE. NPT
(B2) Published in the last few hours: Fight against terrorism. Extending cooperation to third countries Bashar's uncle loses in court The European Commission wants to review the definition of terrorism And on the blog
ReadBashar's uncle loses in court
(BRUSSELS2) Those close to Bashar El Assad, the Syrian leader, definitely do not have the right arguments to put forward before European justice. Bashar al-Assad's uncle and business executive, Mohammad Makhlouf,
Read[Décryptage] La Commission européenne souhaite réexaminer la définition du terrorisme
(BRUSSELS2) The Commission "wants to re-examine the legal framework" existing at European level on foreign fighters, indicated the European executive in response to a question from B2. There is indeed a void
ReadFight against terrorism. Extend cooperation to third countries
(BRUSSELS2) The fight against terrorism had taken a back seat for several years at European level. The recent attacks in Paris, like the foiled project in Belgium, have brought this question back to the fore.
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[Décryptage] Un débat sur la Russie pour réaffirmer l’unité
(BRUSSELS2) The document on Russia prepared by Federica Mogherini had been carefully kept safe until the last moment. A timely leak As soon as it was transmitted to the European Commission (to around 300 recipients…
ReadNotebook (22.01.2015). Gulf of Guinea. Private piracy guards (Belgium). CSDP funding. CFSP budget.
(B2) Released in recent hours: (file) IntCen (formerly Sitcen) the EU's intelligence centre. Where is he from ? What is he doing ? With who ? On what basis? Mogherini promotes “security” experts
Read[Memo Sheet] IntCen (formerly Sitcen) the EU intelligence analysis center. Where is he from ? What is he doing ? With whom ? (sheet) (v3)
(B2) IntCen is the intelligence analysis center of the European Union. In 2012, it took over from SitCen, the EU Situation Center whose origins date back to WEU An ancient history: from WEU
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[Verbatim] Mogherini promotes “security” experts in some EU delegations
(BRUSSELS2) The delegations of the European Union, in the countries most concerned, will be reinforced by a "terrorism-security" expert, announced the head of European diplomacy, Federica Mogherini, on the occasion of the meeting
Read[Verbatim] The EU's counter-terrorism strategy abroad. Main focus: contain the threat
(BRUSSELS2) The Ministers of Foreign Affairs will find in their file this Monday, a document drawn up by experts from the 28 Member States in the fight against terrorism. This group which met on January 15
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A Frenchman, General Laugel, at the head of EUMAM RCA
(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) The new military mission of the European Union, to advise the Central African army (EUMAM RCA), will be commanded by a French general. The appointment should be announced by the Council of Ministers of the
ReadThe advisory mission of the Central African armed forces (FACA) decided
(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) EU foreign ministers are due to approve on Monday (19 January) the establishment of a new mission in the Central African Republic, intended to support the Central African army. The framework decision establishing the mission will be
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