[News] The CSDP missions in Niger, EUCAP Sahel and EUMPM, it's over!
(B2) The missions in Niger are in trouble. The military junta which took power in July in Niamey has clearly indicated its desire to put an end to it by denouncing the base
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- [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? (v2)
- [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
Missions Operations
[Memo Sheet] NATO aerial surveillance over the Baltic countries
(B2) This is one of the oldest missions of the Atlantic Alliance. Since 2014 and, above all, since 2022, it has become an essential part of the defense of the Alliance's territory, on its eastern flank, facing
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[News] PSDC. The blast effect of Russia's war in Ukraine
(B2) The year 2023 continues to be marked by the Russian war in Ukraine as well as by the new definition of European policy, derived from the strategic compass. To which is added the recent conflict between Israel and
Read[Confidential] Is the EU responsible for EULEX's failure in justice in Kosovo committed? (General Counsel)
(B2) This is a real turning point that European jurisprudence could experience if it follows the conclusions rendered by its Advocate General of the Court, Thursday (November 23) in the case between two women and the mission
Read[News] Sahel priority in 2024 for Hungary which wants to deploy a military mission in Chad
(B2) Receiving his Chadian counterpart, Dago Yacoub, in Budapest, Hungarian Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on Tuesday (November 21) greeted a key state for migration in Europe. For Hungary, the Sahel
Read[Confidential] EUMAM Ukraine is reorienting itself. More specialized training on the agenda
(B2) The nature of the training developed by the EU assistance mission for Ukraine will change. Addressing gaps Rather than collective training for companies, more specialized training targeting certain gaps within
Read[Confidential] The EUMA Armenia mission strengthened. But not right now
(B2) The 27 gave their agreement in principle this Monday (November 13) to the strengthening of the observation mission in Armenia. It is up to the High Representative to present more precise options. THE
Read[Confidential] Equipping Ukrainian soldiers trained by EUMAM Ukraine. A new tranche of aid soon to be released (v2)
(B2 – exclusive) Europeans are preparing to approve a new aid package aimed at supplying ammunition and equipping servicemen of the Ukrainian armed forces in Europe trained by the EU assistance mission. According to
Read[Memo Sheet] The EUSDI security and defense initiative in the Gulf of Guinea (v2)
B2) The Europeans launched an “initiative” on December 11, 2023 in the West African countries bordering the Gulf of Guinea. A mission of a new kind, very light, civil-military and regional. Objective,
Read[In brief] Vehicles seized by EUNAVFOR Med Irini still waiting
(B2) The European External Action Service recognizes this. The system for reusing goods seized by the European maritime operation in the Mediterranean is slipping. Seizures are limited. Point. To date, the maritime operation of
Read[Confidential] A new head at EUMAM Ukraine – Poland
(B2) A change must be ratified quickly by the ambassadors of the European Union, following a request from the Polish authorities. A relay between compatriots Brigadier General Piotr Fajkowski will succeed, according to our
Read[Confidential] Hungary takes the lead in the EUFOR Althea operation on the ground
(B2) A Hungarian general will take charge of the EU stabilization operation in Bosnia-Herzegovina next year. For the first time. Sign of renewed interest from Member States in the operation in Bosnia-Herzegovina. General László
Read[News] Italy calls on Europe for help. The Commission's ten-point plan. A new maritime operation under study
(B2) Faced with the new migration crisis, the Italian government is calling on Europe for help and solidarity. Giorgia Meloni proposes to reactivate a maritime operation. A Sophia Bis operation. Dispatched urgently to Lampedusa,
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[News] The EU Sahel strategy under review. PSDC missions on the verge of extinction
(B2) The EU High Representative has doubts and hesitations about the future of the EU's civil and military missions in the Sahel. The succession of coups d’état leads to this questioning. Some stones on
Read[Reportage] In Toledo, Ukrainian soldiers in combat training and against IEDs
(B2 – exclusive) Without fanfare, Spain continues training Ukrainian soldiers. More than 3000 have already been trained. Mainly within its infantry academy in Toledo. Express, practical and intense training to which B2
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[News] EUMAM Ukraine mission revised upwards. And extended to F16 training?
(B2) The target of the European training mission for European soldiers should increase from 30.000 to 40.000 by the end of the year, Josep Borrell hopes at the end of the Toledo meeting. The opportunity too
Read[Decryption] A new CSDP mission in the Gulf of Guinea (Ghana and Benin). The framework decision adopted
(B2) The Europeans gave the green light in the middle of summer, on August 3, to an “initiative” in the West African countries bordering the Gulf of Guinea. A new kind of mission. Very
Read[News] The EUTM mission in the Central African Republic will close in a year
(B2) The European Union training mission in the Central African Republic should end its action in September 2024. Barring a paradigm shift. This decision was taken during the broom-written procedure which ended on
Read[Memo-Sheet] The EUTM Mozambique mission
(B2) The EU military training mission in Mozambique is the first deployed in the southern area of Africa. The mission was established on July 12, 2021 and launched on October 15, 2021
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