Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(BRUXELLES2) The next battlegroups generation conference will be held in April, in order to fill the “gaps” that remain in the planning for the years 2016 and 2017 and plan the planning for the
Read(BRUSSELS2, exclusive) COPS ambassadors will have a discussion this Tuesday (26 February) on battlegroups and the possibility of evolution. The continuation of a process of reflection This is the continuation of a long process of
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(BRUSSELS2 back from Tallinn) Participation in Defense Europe (Nordic Battlegroup), aerial surveillance (Baltic Air Policing) or even demining the Baltic Sea (Baltron) are the main points of the
Read(BRUSSELS2) The European Union's civilian crisis management missions will now be able to rely on an ad hoc structure for equipment. A permanent legal framework was indeed adopted on 13 November
Read(BRUSSELS2) The management of battlegroups (tactical groups) has not been settled at this Council. But the 26 (EU – Denmark) reaffirmed, during their meeting on Monday (19 November) their ambition and their
Read(BRUSSELS2) The European Union should soon conclude a framework agreement with Moldova for the participation of this country in the various missions and operations carried out within the framework of the common European security and defense policy
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(BRUSSELS2) The Presidency of the Council and the Parliament have reached an agreement on access for MEPs to classified information held by the Council, in particular that relating to international agreements. Negotiations had been started
Read(BRUSSELS2 to NATO) The meeting of Defense Ministers is usually accompanied by an informal dinner, hosted by the Belgian Minister. Tradition will be respected tonight. All the ministers will meet among themselves. THE
Read(BRUSSELS2) Like what is already being done at the United Nations, in the civil protection structures of the Member States, or in the major emergency NGOs (such as Doctors Without Borders), the "27" have decided to
Read(BRUSSELS2) The schedule has been filled for the permanence of the rapid reaction force of the European Union (the famous battlegroups for the years to come. In 2016, the slots are thus almost provided with:
Read(BRUSSELS2) The Treaty of Lisbon broke new ground with a provision strengthening solidarity between Member States. “If a Member State is the object of a terrorist attack or the victim of a natural or man-made disaster
Read(BRUSSELS2) The EU-China summit which took place in Brussels was “very constructive”. And the two entities understood that “their progress and their common success were at stake”. Of course,
Read(BRUSSELS2) How to make the best use of the resources available in terms of diplomacy and defence? How can we contribute to the preservation of our safety, our well-being and our values? It's around
Read(B2) Les ambassadeurs du COPS – le comité politique et de sécurité – auront (le 18 juillet) un déjeuner de travail avec la secrétaire adjointe pour la sécurité intérieure des Etats-Unis, Jane Holl Lute. Rebelote,
Read(BRUXELLES2, exclusif) Pourquoi les Etats rechignent tant à prendre leur tour de garde pour les battlegroups ? Quels sont les facteurs de blocage au niveau des Etats membres ou de l’UE ? Ces questions ont
Read(B2) The signing of framework agreements with third countries for participation in CSDP missions or operations is both an instrument of the diplomatic policy of the European Union and a
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(B2) Permanent structured cooperation (CSP or PESCO) should have been put in place, as soon as the Lisbon Treaty entered into force, between the Member States which undertake "to have higher standards of
Read(B2) L’affaire est classique dans le domaine des marchés publics. Un candidat non retenu dans un marché public saisit la justice (le Tribunal de l’UE) pour contester cette décision. C’est plus rarissime pour une mission
Read(BRUXELLES2) Le Comité militaire de l’UE (la plus haute instance militaire de l’UE – qui regroupe les chefs d’Etat-majors des 27 Etats membres) vient de remettre à jour son concept de planification militaire, stratégique et
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