Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(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(BRUSSELS2) Does the common security and defense policy exist? Is it effective? How to solve the gaps? the report prepared by Arnaud Danjean for the European Parliament on the CSDP is intended, this
Read(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) EU foreign ministers are due to approve on Monday (19 January) the establishment of a new mission in the Central African Republic, intended to support the Central African army. The framework decision establishing the mission will be
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(B2) Published in recent days: Bouchra Assad dismissed again (not notified) A key supporter of Gbagbo wins in court What strategy to have on Russia? A debate between ministers on Monday
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(BRUSSELS2) The European Union observation mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) is going to change heads. But the dominant Baltic will remain dominant. Baltic relay The Estonian Toivo Klaar (read: An Estonian, head of the EUMM mission in
Read(B2) Meeting on 15 December, the Foreign Ministers were almost all present at the meeting, represented at ministerial level. Only Hungary and Romania had delegated a secretary of state or a deputy minister
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(BRUXELLES2) Where is the EUFOR operation in Bangui in the Central African Republic? Is the situation improving in the city? What conclusions can be drawn from a multinational operation for the future of European operations? The general's answers
Read(BRUSSELS2) The “28” took a new step on Monday (December 15) in setting up the (military) mission to support security reform in the Central African Republic. Foreign Ministers have
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(BRUSSELS2) Public procurement rules are very often unsuited to the requirements of Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) missions and operations. It is on the basis of this observation - shared by
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(BRUSSELS2) On questions of European defence, the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, concedes it, bluntly, she discovers the file a little. But she is voluntary. “I am committed, fully and completely,
Read(BRUSSELS2) The European mediator, the Irishwoman Emilie O'Reilly, launched an investigation on Friday (14 November) into the dysfunctions in the European “rule of law” mission EULEX Kosovo. An investigation launched on its “own initiative”
Read(BRUSSELS2) In line with the November 2013 Council of Defense Ministers and the summit of Heads of State and Government in December 2013, the Defense Ministers wanted to give
Read(BRUSSELS2) The budget allocated to the EUAM Ukraine mission should be set at 13,1 million euros for one year (December 2014-November 2015), a figure slightly lower than the forecasts of the last detailed budget of which
Read(BRUXELLES2 – exclusive) Civilian and military experts from the European Union recently drew up a generally satisfactory assessment of the Operations Center (OpCent or OpsCenter). This service, created by a joint decision of March
Read(B2) © Positive opinion for Federica Mogherini • © What to do about Ebola: the ministers discuss it • On the PSC agenda: EIIL, NATO, Libya, Belarus, EUPOL RD Congo • © CFSP budget
ReadIt is useless to train people if they do not then have the minimum equipment to operate. A discussion paper has been produced by the EEAS to lay down the first principles of a new concept. Details… (BRUXELLES2 – exclusive)
ReadThe rule of law assistance mission in Kosovo is entering a new phase. Its budget is readjusted. With the creation of an ad-hoc tribunal in the Netherlands, a new function is added. Details (BRUXELLES2 – exclusive) The
Read(B2) No specific terrorist threat on the Berlaymont • Could the PKK be removed from the anti-terrorist blacklist? • © US support for Palestinian security forces on the agenda of experts
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Arnaud Danjean was at the helm of the Defense sub-committee for five years. He handed over since the beginning of July to the PiS MEP, the Polish, Anna Fotyga. Concerns. Explanations (BRUXELLES2) You have been
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