The system of sanctions against Russia being renewed
(B2 – exclusive) The extension of the “sanctions against Russian actions aimed at destabilizing Ukraine” mechanism is being drafted. The High Representative has put groups on the table
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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
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Defense procurement. Commission pursues infringement procedures (V2)
(B2 – exclusive) The European Commission remains determined to ensure the application of the package of defense directives adopted in 2008/2009 (defence procurement and transfers of defense goods). “We are in constant dialogue
ReadThe EUMM Georgia mission extended for 2 years. A more unstable situation today than yesterday
(B2) The European Ceasefire Observation Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) should be extended for a further period of two years, starting on 15 December 2016. This is the recommendation of the EEAS services which
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[Verbatim] Biscop, Tiilikainen, Nafaa. Three expert views on the Global Strategy
(B2) In drawing up the EU's future global strategy for security and foreign policy, the High Representative of the EU, Federica Mogherini, made a point of consulting widely experts and researchers, so that "
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The reform of crisis management structures in the EEAS continues. Discreetly
(B2 – exclusive) The reform of crisis management structures begun at the end of 2013 — and never finished — is reappearing. Very discreetly, because it is a question of not causing “trouble” just before the referendum
Read[Decryption] The mission support platform is being set up. Details…
(B2 – exclusive) The EU Council's approval of conclusions on the Mission Support Platform (Read: A new instrument to facilitate the management of civilian CSDP missions) is the
Read[Decryption] Discipline within PSDC missions. A lack of action framework?
(B2) The publication by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, at the end of January, of a report confirming the allegations of rape in the Central African Republic, committed by forces under the European flag (1), challenged
ReadNotebook (25.06.2015). European Council (Stoltenberg, Juncker, Draft Conclusions). Defense industries (letter). Diplomatic movement (EEAS). Luxembourg Presidency (diary). EUAM Ukraine (outreach)
(B2) Published in recent days: The contribution of the Group of Fifteen to the European summit The (commented) draft conclusions on the Defense Summit (exclusive) For Jean-Claude Juncker, stronger European integration in the
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[Interview] Cooperation between Member States is no longer a choice, it is a need (Jorge Domecq)
(BRUSSELS2) B2 met extensively with Jorge Domecq, the new director of the European Defense Agency (*), on the eve of a new European Council devoted to defense issues. An interview marked by the message, repeated
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[Decryption] Who will participate in the EUNAVFOR MED operation? The means of phase 1 (Maj2)
(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) Around ten States will participate in phase 1 of the naval operation to fight traffickers in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR Med), by offering different means: naval, air and intelligence (part
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[Confidential] The organization of the European diplomatic service will be reviewed and simplified. Details (Shift)
(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) The European diplomatic service (EEAS) – which had not been reorganized since its creation – should experience a fairly profound renewal in the coming weeks according to the information that has reached us.
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[Interview] Yemen, a lasting conflict, a country on the brink of the abyss. Europe has a huge role to play (C. Schweizer)
(BRUXELLES2 – exclusive) While the conflict continues in Yemen, B2 was able to meet, during his visit to Brussels, Cédric Schweizer (*) who has just completed his mission as head of delegation of the ICRC
ReadThe “Syria” blacklist extended for a year. A name added. One removed (the text)
(BRUSSELS2) The “28” decided this Thursday (28 May) to extend for one year, until 1 June 2016, the sanctions taken against the main leaders or supporters of the Syrian regime. “The situation in Syria continues
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[Interview] A soldier who is proud to be a soldier is loyal. To recreate the FACA, equipment, training and financing (Gen. Laugel)
(BRUSSELS2) Restructuring the Central African army is a necessity recognized by all and since the beginning of the Central African crisis (read in particular: The urgency of dealing with the Central African armed forces). B2 was able to meet General Dominique
ReadBack to the arms thefts in Libya to the detriment of the EU. Three cases under investigation
(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) Several arms thefts have taken place in Libya as part of the security of the European delegation and EUBAM Libya in recent years. Amazing deals for a single mission
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Make battlegroups a “first entry force”. The “Weimar” proposal
(BRUSSELS2) The three countries of the Weimar triangle (Germany, France, Poland) submitted to their colleagues, Defense Ministers, in Riga, some ideas for developing the use of European Union battlegroups (the “battlegroups ”)
Read[Decryption] Article 44 under discussion
(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
Read[Verbatim] The EU's counter-terrorism strategy abroad. Main focus: contain the threat
(BRUSSELS2) The Ministers of Foreign Affairs will find in their file this Monday, a document drawn up by experts from the 28 Member States in the fight against terrorism. This group which met on January 15
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A Frenchman, General Laugel, at the head of EUMAM RCA
(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) The new military mission of the European Union, to advise the Central African army (EUMAM RCA), will be commanded by a French general. The appointment should be announced by the Council of Ministers of the
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