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Extension of EUBAM Libya approved

21th May 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 3 min read

(BRUSSELS2) The EU Council approved on Thursday (21 May), by written procedure, the extension of the Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) for six months, until

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What elements to consider for the Defense Summit? Reports!

7th May 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 3 min read

(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) As part of the preparation of the European Council of June 25/26, devoted (partly to defense), several reports are in preparation (or ready) at the level of the European structures which will be,

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[Memo Sheet] The concepts of EU military and civil operations (docs)

April 30th Nicolas Gros Verheyde 4 min read

(B2) The main concepts and doctrines of action for military operations are approved within the EU Military Committee; doctrinal concepts for civilian missions are adopted in the different groups of

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Concept preparation planning (R = Revision, E = Simple editorial revision, Green = new in 2015-2016 planning)

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The planning for the revision of concepts within the EU Military Staff for 2015-2016

April 30th Nicolas Gros Verheyde 2 min read

(BRUSSELS2) The EU Military Staff (EUMS) has defined its program for reviewing military concepts for CSDP operations for the next two years (2015, 2016). A program that “reflects the

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Notebook (29.04.2015). Myanmar sanctions. Iranian nuclear (to the Court). European Councils (2016). Czech Opex in 2016. Eupol RD Congo (to read)

April 29th Nicolas Gros Verheyde 3 min read

(B2) Published in recent days: Sanctions against Zimbabwean officials deemed legitimate Asset freeze confirmed for economic support of the Syrian regime (blog) L'aviso Commandant Birot in southern Sicily in

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[Decryption] Avoiding new tragedies in the Mediterranean. European Council measures

April 24th Nicolas Gros Verheyde 12 min read

(BRUSSELS2) The exceptional meeting of Heads of State and Government devoted to immigration and shipwrecks in the Mediterranean did not lead to a conclusion on all subjects. But the meaning of the main message has been respected.

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Notebook (29.03.2015). Visit to Ukraine canceled. Group of personalities. Compromise on consular protection. Sanctions guide. CSDP Symposium in Washington

March 29, 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 4 min read

(B2) Published in recent days: The European action plan for the Sahel. An urgency to act. Actions already taken. Details Removal of two organizations from the European anti-terrorist list And on the blog:

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[Decryption] The European action plan for the Sahel. An urgency to act. Actions already taken. Details

March 27, 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 7 min read

(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) The Council of Foreign Ministers should adopt, on April 20, a Regional Action Plan for the Sahel. A plan discussed by the ambassadors of the COPS (the political and

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Italy calls for a radical change in European migration policy

March 21, 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 6 min read

(BRUSSELS2) Italy has called on Europeans for a change in Europe's migration policy, by taking new measures aimed at stopping migration flows in the Mediterranean, mainly from Libya. Question raised

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Fed. Mogherini on arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council this Monday 16.3 (credit: EBS / B2)

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[Preview] To the Foreign Affairs Council (March 16, 2015): Libya and Africa (update)

March 16, 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 9 min read

(B2) The Council of Foreign Ministers is being held on March 16 in Brussels with several topics on the agenda: Africa, Libya, migration, the Eastern Partnership, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Libya: mark

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Sanctions on supporters of Russian separatists in Ukraine extended (updated)

March 13, 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 1 min read

(BRUSSELS2) The European Union must ratify, this Friday (March 13), the decision to extend the sanctions taken against persons, legal and natural, Ukrainian and Russian, accused of “compromising or threatening territorial integrity, sovereignty

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The signing of the agreement on aerial surveillance in The Hague (credit: Gvt NL)

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The Benelux will have joint aerial surveillance. Treaty signed. A first in Europe

March 4, 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 7 min read

(BRUSSELS2) The Benelux countries took an important step this Wednesday (March 4) by signing the treaty providing for joint surveillance of their respective airspaces. A first in Europe… The two ministers

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[Decryption] Article 44 under discussion

5th February 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 4 min read

(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) In the absence of being able to set up permanent structured cooperation or enhanced cooperation, the European debate on strengthening the CSDP is currently focusing on the implementation of

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Ewa Kopasz and François Hollande on the steps of the Elysée Palace (credit: Prime Minister PL)

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Defence, Industry, Russia… France and Poland reaffirm a common will. Reinsurance measures and exercise

2th February 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 2 min read

(BRUSSELS2) During the Franco-Polish summit which took place in Paris on Friday (January 30), between the French and Polish governments gave birth to a fairly agreed declaration. But the will of Paris to treat – on a

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Notebook (22.01.2015). Gulf of Guinea. Private piracy guards (Belgium). CSDP funding. CFSP budget.

22th January 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 3 min read

(B2) Released in recent hours: (file) IntCen (formerly Sitcen) the EU's intelligence centre. Where is he from ? What is he doing ? With who ? On what basis? Mogherini promotes “security” experts

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Notebook (11.12.2014). Foreign Affairs Council (agenda). European Defense Agency (candidates). Central African Republic (new mission). EUTM Mali (third country). EUCAP Nestor (recruitment). Asian

December 11, 2014 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 5 min read

(B2) © On the agenda of the next Foreign Affairs Council (Dec. 15) • © Five candidates for the European Defense Agency • © Central African Republic. CMC ready for approval • © Serbian military

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Congo: a new entity on the blacklist

December 4, 2014 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 0 min read

(BRUSSELS2) The European Union has modified the restrictive measures put in place in Congo DRC. A new regulation and a new decision have been published in the official journal, following the decisions of the “sanctions” committee of the

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Foreign fighters: the insufficient legal response. Solutions

December 3, 2014 Nicolas Gros Verheyde 4 min read

(BRUSSELS2) Faced with the phenomenon of foreign fighters, the judicial response must “be improved” writes Gilles de Kerkhove in a confidential note given to the Ministers of Justice and the Interior of the “28”. There

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[Confidential] In Libya, a failure so far. Avenues for a new strategy

November 27, 2014 B2 Writing 8 min read

(BRUSSELS2) In parallel with the “review” procedure of the European mission EUBAM Libya – which must be completed by the end of 2014, the European Diplomatic Service (EEAS) has prepared a strategic reflection document, a

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