Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2) Direct speech by a CSDP Head of Mission is rare, to say the least. And the tone used not insignificant. This Wednesday (November 22), EULEX Head of Mission, Alexandra Papadopoulou,
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(B2) The publication by CNN of a report on the sale of migrants as slaves in Libya has caused confusion among Europeans. This subject, which remained taboo for a long time, is beginning to spark debate in some
Read(B2) Should the European Parliament be a place of debate for international protagonists? The EU court ruled: No. By rejecting, on Monday (November 20), the appeals of two political leaders
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(B2) The facts date back more than 20 years. But the man who was nicknamed the Butcher of the Balkans is now indeed sentenced to life imprisonment for the crimes committed by
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(B2) The French “Strategic Review”, drafted under the authority of MEP Arnaud Danjean (1), aims to set the level of France's “ambition” in terms of defence, by giving a table of
Read(B2 – exclusive) B2 was able to meet General Keita who heads the military force of the UN mission in the Central African Republic. For two years, he has been traveling the country with his 12.000 peacekeepers
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(B2) Recently released: Governor of Sevastopol blacklisted by EU Security and Defence. Conclusions that are more political than operational Cybersecurity. The 28 take a stand (blog) Can Poland be part of the
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(B2) The European Union on Tuesday (November 21) added one name to its blacklist of people banned from traveling to the EU and whose assets are frozen due to the situation in Ukraine:
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(B2) During their joint biannual meeting on Monday (November 13), the Foreign Affairs and Defense Ministers highlighted “the significant progress made in strengthening security and
Read(B2) The EU Council of Ministers adopted, on November 20, fairly long conclusions (18 pages) on cybersecurity and resilience. They consist in particular of endorsing the proposals of the European Commission on
Read(B2) The issue of peace and security in Africa remains a sticking point in discussions between Africans and Europeans. Despite an agreement on the principle, Europeans and Africans differ on the
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(B2) Even if the European Commission wants to make it a priority, the return to their countries of origin of illegal immigrants is far from being effective, according to the letter sent by the European executive
Read(B2) The conclusions adopted by the Council on 13 November recall both the principles of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) but also the timetable to be followed. They reinforce and complete the signature
Read(B2) The European Union very quickly defined objectives (1), military and civil, to be achieved in order to have the necessary intervention capabilities, both on a military and civil level, then seeking to define these needs and to
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(B2) Parliament, Council and Commission reached agreement during the night of Friday to Saturday 18 November, at exactly 3:51 a.m., on the Union budget for 2018. The draft Union budget was
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(B2) It's a generational relay, a change of style certainly, but a certain continuity as well. Philippe Léglise-Costa takes over, on November 20, from Pierre Sellal, a sort of spiritual father, (read: Thank you
Read(B2) In their conclusions on defense on Monday (13 November), Foreign Ministers placed particular emphasis on the civilian aspect of CSDP missions. This is the current weak point of the CSDP. Despite
Read(B2) The European Union Border Assistance Mission in Rafah is preparing for a possible redeployment to the border point. The historic agreement signed between Fatah and Hamas in Cairo on October 12
Read(B2 – exclusive) The European Defense Industrial Development Program (EDIDP) is under discussion in the Council and in the European Parliament. The objective in both institutions is to have by the end of the year a first
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