Europe ready to train the Libyan presidential guard?
(B2) Does Europe have the means, and the will, to go further in its support for Libya than today? This is the key question discussed by EU foreign ministers during their
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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
[Memo-Sheet] Accreditation of foreign ambassadors to the EU. How it works ? (V2)
(B2) The accreditation of ambassadors to the EU is a comprehensive procedure involving the three Community institutions concerned (Commission, Council of the EU, EEAS) and all Member States, which must accredit the person appointed. This procedure
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To the Foreign Affairs Council (6 February 2017) (V3)
(B2) Four topics of discussion are on the agenda for the meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday (6 February): Ukraine and Libya (morning), Egypt (lunch), and the process of
ReadNotebook (05.02.2017). Jumbo Defense. European Council (Tusk). EUBAM (presidential guard). COPS (diary). Financing (EDA). EEAS (Egypt). Iraq (Daesh). Ukraine (violence). Belgrade-Pristina (frank discussion). Arctic (militarization). Libya (Türkiye). DRC (sanctions/Tshisekedi). Gabon…
(B2) Recently published: The advisory mission to the Ukrainian security forces “EUAM Ukraine” Review of B2 in 2016… and projects for 2017 (blog) In Malta, Europeans are committed
Read[Fiche-Mémo] The civilian support mission for the Congolese police EUPOL Kinshasa (April 30, 2005 – June 30, 2007)
(B2) After a military operation (Artémis) described as a success in 2003, the European Union intends to invest more in the stabilization process implemented in Congo after the Pretoria agreements. She sets up
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[Memo Sheet] The advisory mission to the Ukrainian security forces “EUAM Ukraine”
(B2) The change of power in Ukraine, following the Euromaidan revolt in February 2014, which led to the departure of President Yanukovych and the arrival of a new government led by Arseniy Yatsenyuk, like the Russian intervention in
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In Malta, Europeans pledge to help Libya against 'illegal' migration (final statement and changes)
(B2) European leaders meeting this Friday, February 3 in Malta have pledged to help Libya to fight against smugglers, an essential pledge according to them to face the migration challenge in the Mediterranean. The statement
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Rome and Tripoli sign a cooperation agreement on migration (the commented text)
(B2) Italy and Libya have decided to strengthen their cooperation to fight against the illegal smuggling of migrants in the Mediterranean. This is the meaning of the memorandum signed in Rome between Fayez al-Sarraj, the head of government
Read[Verbatim] The EU is able to ensure a more effective management of migration (Mogherini)
(B2) For the head of European diplomacy, the informal summit in Malta on Friday 3 February is “an opportunity to show that effective and humane management of migration is possible. It's even a must. »
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The objective of the Malta summit (February 3, 2017): stemming migration from Libya
(B2) The informal meeting of European leaders, in Malta on February 3, aims to find a solution to the migration crisis in the central Mediterranean (facing Italy). A challenge for Europeans differently
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[Verbatim] Libya ready to stop migrants… in exchange for financial and material aid (Fayez al-Sarraj)
(B2) Fayez al-Sarraj, the Libyan Prime Minister is increasing his travels in search of help for his country. In Brussels, he successively met Donald Tusk (European Council), Jean-Claude Juncker (European Commission) and Federica Mogherini (Haute
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[Decryption] NATO ready to help in Libya. It is not the first time !
(B2) The Atlantic Alliance said it was ready on Wednesday (February 1) to help Libya ensure its defense, including supporting its naval forces in the fight against migrant traffickers off the coast of
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[Verbatim] A world marked by strategic unpredictability (Le Drian)
(B2) In a speech which is not yet a farewell speech but which is already an assessment speech, the French Minister of Defense, Jean-Yves Le Drian, wanted to take stock of
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EU anti-terrorist blacklist renewed
(B2) The European Union has published a decision on its “black” list, on anti-terrorist movements. This list, established for the first time in December 2001 following the attacks on the World Trade Center (1), is updated
ReadNotebook (01.02.2017). EUNAVFOR Atalanta (transition). EUNAVFOR Med (Guardia di Finanza). Card/Pesco (note). EU-NATO. Preparation of the FAC. EUSR Bosnia. Myanmar (COPS). LRA (grant). Sanctions Russia (Juncker, Bulgaria). RCA (sanctions). Netherlands/Belgium (Daesh).…
(B2) Recently published: No. 49. The EU faces the independence of South Sudan Training of the Libyan coast guard continues. The second level begins (blog) The refusal of refugee status for a terrorist is legal (case
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[File No. 49]. The EU facing the independence of South Sudan
(B2) Faced with the conflict that tore Sudan apart for almost twenty years, the European Union kept a relatively low profile, supporting a political solution to the conflict and suspending its development cooperation (in 1991). When an agreement is
ReadThe denial of refugee status for a terrorist is legal (Lounani case)
(B2) The European Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday (31 January) that denying refugee status to a person convicted of an act of terrorism is lawful. It is not necessary for it to have
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[Verbatim] Safety in the Baltic Sea, too forgotten by Europeans, too dependent on the USA, warn Finns and Swedes
(B2) Is the Baltic Sea forgotten by Europeans? This is precisely what worries Finns and Swedes, for whom “it is often difficult to draw the attention of the European Union to this region”. However, the tensions
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Weakening Europe is not an option (Lisbon declaration)
(B2) The seven leaders of the countries of southern Europe (Cyprus, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Malta and Portugal), meeting on Saturday (January 28) in Lisbon (Portugal) affirmed that "Weakening Europe n is not an option”.
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