Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2) The High Representative of the EU has just announced the appointment of 44 new EU ambassadors, full or deputy, who will take up their posts by the summer in the various EU delegations in Europe , Middle East,
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(B2) The EU military committee must soon elect a successor to General Brieger. One name could achieve consensus or at least bring together a majority, that of Polish general Wojciechowski. The name of the
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(B2) Few political figures have lined up to succeed Josep Borrell as of November 1st. Logic: this essential cog in European management is often the last to find a buyer.
Read(B2) The appeal of Jean-Marc Colombani, who worked in the office of the Secretary General of the EEAS, was definitively rejected by the Court of Justice of the EU on November 16, in a procedure which
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(B2) Five Member States will provide additional satellite images to the EU Satellite Centre. Its activity is growing. Gathered at the Torrejon air base (Spain), where the Satellite Center buildings are located
Read(B2) 40 ambassadors and 9 deputies were appointed by the EU High Representative in mid-April. Mainly sourced internally. Who are they ? Where do they come from ? Mini-portraits… Africa African Union: Javier Nino Perez (Spanish)
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(B2) Several new ones dot the panorama of the European defense industry. Alongside the appointment, expected, of a new head of communication at the French Ministry of Defense. The position had been vacant for a few
Read(B2) The budget for the European diplomatic service (EEAS) is a drop in the bucket in the European budget. Out of 185,6 billion of the EU's general budget in 2023, it only represents barely half a percent (0,44%).
Read(B2) The European Commission decided on December 13 to create a new post, focusing on the implementation of EU sanctions. A very clear sign of the sensitivity of the subject. Position entrusted
Read(B2 – exclusive) A Spaniard to replace a Spaniard with the High Representative of the EU. Close enough to have his confidence, he is also a good connoisseur of European and diplomatic affairs. The current chief of staff,
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(B2) Among the current Special Representatives of the European Union, eight posts have a geographical focus and one has a thematic competence. Two are double-hatted, i.e. they are also Union ambassadors and heads
Read(B2) A few appointments have just been announced to the European diplomatic service by Josep Borrell. Changes that come to upset the internal organization chart a little. CPCC and PSDC As announced by B2 (read: [Exclusive] A new commander and
Read(B2) The EEAS launches a European Diplomatic Academy. With the hope of benefiting from a real corps of diplomats experienced in the mysteries of Europe. This pilot project responds to an initiative of the European Parliament from 2021. The EEAS has
ReadCentral Asia: Peter Burian (Slovak) in post since April 2015, extended until February 29, 2020 A career diplomat who studied in Moscow, NATO and the UN. Born March 21, 1959 in Hlohovec,
Read(B2) Several EU delegations will change heads by the summer of 2022. And not the least. In Russia, China and Japan, new ambassadors have received their roadmap from the High Representative of
Read(B2) The High Representative of the EU has just announced two appointments which complete the organization chart at the EEAS headquarters. They sign a small internal reorganization. The appointment of the ambassador to Morocco is also confirmed… a posteriori Others
Read(B2) Nicolas de la Grandville is the new EU Ambassador to Norway. A very diplomatic appointment By appointing the Frenchman to Oslo, in a country close to the European Union, Josep Borrell removes a thorn
Read(B2) Several appointments were announced on Tuesday (7 September) at the European External Action Service (EEAS). They complement the management staff at headquarters — which is now almost complete — and
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(B2) Heads of key positions change from 1 September in crisis zones: in Ethiopia, Somalia or Iraq or in Nicaragua, for example These appointments were announced by the High
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