August 2022 – B2 Pro The daily life of geopolitical Europe

[Verbatim] What to remember from the informal Defense and Foreign Affairs meetings in Prague from August 29 to 31, 2022

August 31, 2022 B2 Writing Africa, Balkans, CQFR, EDIRPA, EUFOR Althea, EUMAM Ukraine, Russia, Ukraine 5 min read

(B2 in Prague) Faces remain turned toward Ukraine, where the war continues and European support remains. The meetings of the 27 Ministers of Defense and then of Foreign Affairs…

The defense ministers of the 27 agree in Prague on the need for a training mission for the Ukrainian army (© Czech Presidency of the EU)

[News] Political green light for an EUMAM for the Ukrainian army. Decision at the end of September

August 31, 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde EUMAM Ukraine, Ukraine War 2022, informal defense 5 min read

(B2 in Prague) On Tuesday (August 30), the defense ministers gave the High Representative and his teams the green light to finalize the plan for a mission...

[News] The 27 are completely reviewing their visa policy with Russia (Gymnich)

August 31, 2022 B2 Writing Visa facilitation, Ukraine War 2022, Russia 4 min read

(B2 in Prague) The 27 foreign ministers meeting in Prague this Wednesday (August 31) for their informal biannual meeting have agreed to severely restrict the granting of visas...

[Memo Sheet] The visa facilitation agreement with Russia

August 31, 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Visa facilitation, Ukraine War 2022, EU-Russia 2 min read

(B2) The agreement to facilitate the entry of Russians into the EU has been in force since 2007. Its application has already been limited in February 2022 and is expected to be suspended in September….

The excluded and news of the week on B2 Pro (August 29 to September 2, 2022)

August 31, 2022 B2 Writing 2 min read

Informal meeting of the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs, assistance to Ukraine, EU-Africa partnership, defense budget... summary of the information published in recent days on B2 Pro. [News] A mission...

[Interview] Training, weapons, failure is not an option for Europeans in their support for Ukraine (Nathalie Loiseau)

August 30, 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde EDIRPA, informal defense, Interview, CSDP missions, Nathalie Loiseau 3 min read

(B2) The meeting of Defence Ministers on Tuesday (August 30) in Prague demonstrated a certain consensus to move forward with a joint arms acquisition fund and to continue…

[Notebook 30.08.2022] Defense. NATO. Diplomacy. Crises. Security. Powers

August 30, 2022 Emmanuelle Stroesser Diplomatic Academy, IAEA, Germany, Burma, Central, COPS, EDIRPA, Ethiopia, EUBAM Moldova, France, Nuclear installations, Iraq, Italy, Jumbo, Moldova, DR Congo, United Kingdom, Sahel, Sweden, Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Ukraine, Vietnam 13 min read

(B2) In Prague, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz heralded the start of the political year, sowing a series of ideas on defense and institutional reform to be developed. A sort of...

Olaf Scholz in front of the University of Prague (© Bundeskanzler)

[Verbatim] Defense (air), sovereignty and institutions. Olaf Scholz takes over European management

August 30, 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Missile Shield, European Commission, Council of Defense Ministers, air defense, Enlargement, Future of Europe, Olaf Scholz, European military headquarters, european sovereignty, Treaties 8 min read

(B2) On Monday (29.08) at the Karel University in Prague, the German Chancellor laid the foundations for a new European defence and sovereignty policy, advocating significant developments...

The crisis in Ukraine has had a triggering effect. Like these American planes delivering weapons to kyiv (Photo: US Army)

[Memo Sheet] Europeans are reinvesting massively. Defense budgets on the rise

August 30, 2022 Agnes Faure defense budget, 2% target 15 min read

(B2) The return of war to the European continent was a shock. Many countries decided to dig into their pockets. More than…

[Exclusive] What could the EU mission in Ukraine look like? The High Representative's proposal

August 30, 2022 B2 Writing EUTM Ukraine, military training, Ukraine War 2022, CSDP missions 5 min read

(B2 in Prague) The idea of an assistance mission for the Ukrainian armed forces is taking shape. The European diplomatic service has sent a non-paper to the member states, providing some information...

[In brief] Belgrade-Pristina. Semi-agreement on freedom of movement

August 29, 2022 B2 Writing Belgrade Pristina Dialogue, Freedom of movement 1 min read

(B2) Serbia and Kosovo reached an initial agreement on Saturday (August 27) on the identity documents required for travel between the two countries, under European mediation. The meeting…

[Verbatim] War economy, preparation for high intensity, cooperation projects: the testament of Joël Barre at the head of the DGA

August 29, 2022 Agnes Faure DGA, war economy, Ukraine War 2022, High intensity, Joel Barre, LPM 2024-2030 8 min read

(B2) The long-term return of high-intensity warfare in Europe has consequences at the economic and capability levels. France must prepare to move to…

Security Council meets on Sudan and South Sudan

[Analysis] At the UN Security Council, Africa stands out from Europe

August 29, 2022 B2 Writing Africa, Analysis, UN Security Council, Europe 9 min read

(B2) The gap between European and African positions is widening at the United Nations Security Council. The three African representatives, Ghana, Gabon and Kenya, often make common cause...

Raising of the flag of Sweden at the Accession Ceremony

[Dossier N°95] Finland and Sweden join NATO: a logical outcome accelerated by the war in Ukraine (v6)

August 28, 2022 B2 Writing Article 42-7 TEU, Article 5 NATO Treaty, Finland, Ukraine War 2022, NATO, Madrid Summit 2022, Sweden 25 min read

(B2) The massive Russian attack on Ukraine at the end of February 2022 completely changed the defense policy of Sweden and Finland. The two countries took a step they had never…

[Analysis] The Russian War in Ukraine. Six Months Later

August 28, 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Brief, Ukraine War 2022 3 min read

(B2) Six months after the start of the new Russian military intervention on February 24 in Ukraine, five points deserve to be clarified. An eight-year war To the followers of…

[Notebook 27.08.2022] Summer Special. Cooperations, equipment and capacities, companies

August 27, 2022 Agnes Faure AAC, Airbus, Germany, Artillery, ATR, Plane, maritime patrol aircraft, AW249, BAE Systems, military bases, Boeing, Boxer, defense budget, Bulgaria, CaMo, tank, South Korea, CV90, Denmark, Dassault, DGA, Dragons 8x8, Heron drone, Embraer, Emmanuel Chiva, Company, Spain, United States, F-16, F-35, Farnborough, FMAN / CME, France, Frédéric Parisot, Future Vertical Lift, Helicopter, Tiger Helicopter, Hyundai, Indra, Japan, Javelins, Joel Barre, KMW, knds, Leonardo, Leopard 2, Lithuania, Military programming law, LPM 2024-2030, Marine, MAWS, Missiles, Ammunition, Naval Group, Howitzers, Patriot, Netherlands, Pierre Schill, Pierre-Vandier, Poland, Flurry, Rheinmetall, Romania, United Kingdom, Safran, SCAF, Scorpene, Sébastien Lecornu, Compulsory military service, Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Tempest, Thales, Tiger Mk3, USA 24 min read

(B2) The summer allowed Europeans to partially replenish their stocks. Ammunition in particular. The outline of the defense budgets for 2023 begins the shift towards a…

[News] Restrict visas for Russians. Baltics and Nordics push for a European decision

August 26, 2022 B2 Writing Ukraine War 2022, Russia, visas 4 min read

(B2) Hit Russian citizens in practice by stopping the issuance of entry visas to the Schengen Area. The idea, which emerged during the summer, seems simple. But opinions differ. Depending on the country...

[Notebook 26.08.2022] Summer Special – Part 2. Diplomacy. Penalties. Powers

August 26, 2022 Emmanuelle Stroesser Afghanistan, Armenia-Azerbaijan, South East Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Burma, Cambodia), Belarus, Bulgaria, Central, China, COPS, North Korea, Ethiopia, Gaza, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, cultural heritage, Iraq, Italy, Kenya, Lesotho, Lebanon, Libya, North Macedonia, Mali, MFF 2021-2027, Election observation mission, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Iranian nuclear, Ouganga, Poland, DR Congo, United Kingdom, Russia, Sahel, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, Taiwan, Chad, Terrorisme, Tunisia, Ukraine, UNRWA, visas, Yemen 22 min read

(B2) The start of the European political season rhymes with Gymnich, the informal meeting of foreign ministers. Ukraine remains the top issue, overshadowing all the others...

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