CARD: a coordinated annual defense review. To do what ?
(B2) The establishment of a Coordinated annual review on defense (CARD) is one of the recommendations of the Defense Ministers, during their last meeting on 14
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B2 Pro The daily life of geopolitical Europe
Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
- [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
Military equipment
Notebook (13.01.2017). RSUE (phasing out). EUNAVFOR Med (semi-failure). Frontex (Headquarters Agreement). MEPP (findings). Trump (uncertain). Eucap Sahel Mali (extension). Iraq (blacklist). Libya (Italian Embassy). Denmark (Frontex). Germany (Minusma/Iraq). UN…
(B2) Recently published: A failure in the management of the Syrian crisis? (Holland) American support will not last forever, Europe must increase its defense cooperation (Merkel) On the agenda of the Council of
ReadTransfers of Defense Assets. Two recommendations are better than one (V2)
(B2) The European Commission adopted, on Wednesday (30 November), together with its defense action plan, two recommendations on the application of Directive 2009/43 on the transfer of defense goods to
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[Decryption] European participation in the coalition against Daesh: still very timid. State of play
(B2) At European level, while all European countries more or less share the need for political engagement against Daesh (Organization of the Islamic State or ISIL or ISIS), military engagement in the coalition led
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[Decryption] In 2016, NATO defense budgets are on the rise. A little
(B2) According to an initial estimate made for NATO, the allies (excluding the USA – Europeans and Canada) will increase defense spending by 3% in 2016, i.e. an additional amount of $8 billion
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[Decryption] The EU is adopting a framework for military assistance. The CBSD
(B2) Notable fact. The European Commission proposed, this Tuesday (July 5) in Strasbourg, to set up European assistance to finance training and equipment for the security forces “
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[Decryption] An autonomous Europe: the key word of the future Global Strategy
(B2 – exclusive) Little by little the Global Strategy which could be “welcomed” by the Heads of State and Government on June 28 and 29, is being unveiled… At least B2 has been authorized to
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[Interview] With inadequate training and without weapons, we are sending Malians to their death (Javier Nart)
(B2) A seasoned war journalist, Javier Nart has witnessed many conflicts in Africa, and especially in the Sahara. He crossed this desert several times. Sometimes with the Tuaregs, but also with several European armies. As
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[Decryption] The French Defense budget for 2016 explained
(B2) Like some other European countries, France benefited in 2016 from an increase in its Defense budget, with 600 million euros more than what had been forecast in 2013,
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Increased pressure on North Korea. The European Union transposes the UN resolution
(B2) The European Union has adopted a new set of economic sanctions against North Korea. Restrictive measures which are applicable from this Wednesday, May 4. The text, adopted on April 29 and published in
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No progress on CBSD. 9 Member States express their dissatisfaction
(B2 in Luxembourg) “It is more urgent than ever to take action to (…) strengthen the military and civilian security sector” of partner countries. This is the main message conveyed by nine States
ReadA discussion on CBSD. Issue: providing capacity to third countries
(B2) The Ministers of Defense are considering, Tuesday (19 April) in Luxembourg, "the construction of capacities in support of security and development" or Capacity building in support of security
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[Decryption] Defense spending is stabilizing. But far from the 2% target
(B2) Despite some awareness, the defense budget of NATO member countries continues to decrease. This is the conclusion that emerges when we read the latest figures provided by the Atlantic Alliance, particularly in
Read[Decryption] A new financial instrument for the stabilization and security of third countries
(BRUSSELS2) The European Union intends to tackle the shortcomings which mark its external action in terms of stabilizing third countries. This is the meaning of the joint communication presented by the European Commission and the High Representative,
ReadEuropean aid of 1,8 billion for Ukraine becomes clearer
(B2) The European Parliament approved, by 492 votes in favor, 107 against and 13 abstentions, on Wednesday (25 March), the new European financial aid plan of 1,8 billion euros for Ukraine intended to “ help him
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Poland passes the 2% mark
(BRUSSELS2) The objective had been announced. It is now close to being held. The Polish government on Tuesday (February 17) adopted a draft law “on the reconstruction and technical modernization and the financing of military forces.
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[Verbatim] Ukraine requests military equipment and assistance (Eliseyev)
(BRUXELLES2) Invited this Thursday (January 29), to speak to MEPs, once again, this time from the defense sub-committee (*), the Ukrainian ambassador to the European Union, Konstantin Yelisieiev, was very clear. He has in particular
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Notebook (21.08.2014). Defense industry (Gabriel). Greece-shopping. Negotiator Cyprus. Sipri. Belgian army. RCA Commission of Inquiry
(B2) The future of the German arms industry lies in Europe (Gabriel) – Greece. Last military equipment before leaving for Brussels – A Norwegian appointed negotiator for Cyprus – New director for Sipri –
ReadRussian military assistance continues in eastern Ukraine denounces kyiv
In eastern Ukraine, the situation remains tense. Supply of equipment by Russia, troops on the border, fighting between Ukrainian forces and separatists, hostages (BRUSSELS2) Russia continues to “supply military equipment
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