Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2) At the end of the European Council, we were able to witness a detailed exchange, via press conferences, between the German Chancellor and the French President. Subliminal messages were passed
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(B2) The 27 agreed this Thursday (February 1)… on a statement of disagreement. The High Representative's informal proposal to set up an assistance fund for Ukraine is not entirely suitable for
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(B2 – exclusive) During the informal meeting of Defense Ministers on Wednesday (January 31), the issue of headquarters and the context of the new maritime operation were discussed. The situation in
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(B2) The 27 heads of state and government agreed on February 1 on the draft revision of the MFF 2021-2027 multiannual budgetary framework. In particular the release of aid of 50 billion for Ukraine
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(B2 – exclusive) The debate on the number and scope of parliamentary committees for after 2024 is still ongoing. Laborious work between political groups. For some, it's over: it
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(B2) In military support for Ukraine, beyond words, the Europeans are struggling. The enhancement of the Facility has still not been implemented. As for the objective of one million munitions, the Coué method did not
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(B2) In 2024, European military aid to Ukraine is expected to exceed 21 billion euros. And 60.000 Ukrainian soldiers will have benefited from training by the end of the summer. Ukraine was once again the central theme
Read(B2) During a state visit to Sweden, the French president made defense one of the major topics of several meetings. He claims a great symbiosis in this area with the northern kingdom, in
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(B2) The goal of delivering one million heavy munitions to Ukraine will not be achieved. It must be recognized. The Europeans have not been able to keep the commitment they made to kyiv. A setback
Read(B2 – exclusive) In spring 2023, Europeans agree to join efforts to increase munitions production capacity in Europe in order to support Ukraine. An effort partly financed by the facility
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(B2) Is the coordination of the EU diplomatic service effective? “Yes, but” respond the auditors of the European Court of Auditors in a report published this Tuesday (January 30). Noting three major weaknesses in
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(B2 – exclusive) The new fund intended to support military assistance for Ukraine must be ready by early March. This is the deadline that the 27 heads of state or government should set on Thursday (February 1)
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(B2) A little over four months before the election, the European campaign is experiencing its first twist. With the backpedaling of Charles Michel (Renew) whose candidacy had caused a stir in Brussels, provoking
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(B2) 38 dual-purpose transport projects will benefit from 807 million euros in European funding under the envelope devoted to military mobility. The European Commission announced, Wednesday January 24, 2024,
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(B2) What objective was Charles Michel pursuing by running for the European elections: a career ambition? a political shenanigan? Or, in a romantic outburst, the elegance of the gesture? The renunciation of
Read(B2) Cyber Command (ComCyber) continues to grow and mature. Still faced with the challenge of recruitment, he must face constant aggressiveness from Moscow, whose capacity for nuisance seems
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(B2 – exclusive) Faced with threats from the Houthis on merchant ships, the Europeans are launching a maritime protection and deterrence operation in mid-February 2024. With the desire to distinguish himself from the operation
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(B2) The decision of the President of the European Council to enter the electoral campaign early generated more problems than advantages. In fact, it was untenable politically, functionally and even legally. The withdrawal is
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(B2) The meeting was dominated by the question of the conflict in the Middle East which occupied minds. But Ukraine also caught the attention of several ministers. Armenia, Sudan, Great Lakes were also mentioned,
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