Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2 at Eurosatory) To innovate, everyone points out that it is difficult to coordinate efforts between large national agencies, armies, large and small companies. Difficulties that can increase when it is necessary to discuss
Read(B2) In conclusions delivered on Wednesday (June 13), the Advocate General of the Court of Justice Yves Bot does not beat around the bush. It recommends overriding certain provisions of the Dublin Regulation, in particular
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(B2) The European Commission presented on Tuesday (12 June) its proposals for the financing of border security and migration for the next budgetary period 2021-2027. It proposes creating a specific fund to
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(B2) “The recurrence of cross-border transactions remains far too limited to be truly effective. And the implementation of the G5 Sahel joint force “is not progressing at the speed
Read(B2) Recently published: Exclusive – A little Weinstein at the EEAS? The deal with Iran did not fall apart. A lesson ? (Christopher A. Ford) (blog) Football and human rights. The ball does not spin
Read(B2 – exclusive) A complaint has apparently been lodged against a senior official of the European diplomatic service (EEAS), who has significant hierarchical responsibilities in crisis management structures. The EEAS Ombudsman
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(B2) US Assistant Secretary of State for Non-Proliferation Christopher A. Ford* has warned Iran that it is "only interested in negotiating a separate deal with Europe, as a sort of waiting strategy
Read(B2) The European Union on Thursday (June 14) imposed a travel ban and asset freeze on six traffickers operating in Libya. Four are of Libyan nationality and two of Eritrean nationality. There
Read(B2) The Court of Justice of the EU confirmed this Thursday (June 14) the maintenance of the freezing of funds of Rami Makhlouf, cousin of Bashar al-Assad, for the period 2016-2017. Since 2011, the Board has
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(B2) While there has been progress in the Brexit negotiations, the Northern Ireland issue remains a big pebble in the shoes of negotiators. Unsurprisingly, the European Union rejects London's proposal
Read(B2) The European Parliament calls on EU Member States to cooperate closely in the development of their respective cyber defences. A process coordinated at European level by the European Commission, the EEAS and the European Agency
Read(B2) The European Parliament has supported broader EU-NATO cooperation, including on missions and operations. A very fashionable subject The report drawn up by
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(B2) Seventh European leader invited to debate the future of Europe with MEPs, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was at the Parliament plenary in Strasbourg on Wednesday (June 13) Minister since 2010,
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(B2) The European Commission published, on Wednesday 13 June, its proposal for a regulation establishing the European Defense Fund for the next budgetary framework 2021-2027. Details The fund, endowed with 13 billion euros over seven
Read(B2) The Council of the European Union should extend the mandates of its six special representatives (EUSR) by the end of the month. But their real usefulness can be questioned. The Coreper ambassadors should confirm this
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(B2) The European Commission presented this Wednesday (June 13) its detailed proposals in terms of external and internal security for the next budgetary framework, in the period 2021-2027 In external matters, the objective is threefold:
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(B2) UK Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson announced this at the NATO meeting on Friday (June 8). The United Kingdom wants to strengthen its presence during the electoral period in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A commitment, dedicated
Read(B2) Recently published: Ten years after 2008, Europe wants to help (re)weave links between Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia Say no more FYROM or FYROM, say North Macedonia The Commission proposes
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(B2) US President Donald Trump no longer entertains Europeans. The G7 meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec on June 8 and 9 demonstrated this. The United States remains an essential partner. Is it still an ally
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