Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2) The High Representative of the EU has just announced the appointment of 44 new EU ambassadors, full or deputy, who will take up their posts by the summer in the various EU delegations in Europe , Middle East,
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(B2) The summit meeting which starts today will be decisive for the months and years to come. Defense, Ukraine, enlargement… the 27 leaders must decide on eminently strategic subjects. In the news: At the Council
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(B2) The Munich security conference, from February 16 to 18, had a special taste. The announcement of the death of Russian opponent Alexei Navalny in an Arctic jail caused a shock of emotion.
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(B2) Is the coordination of the EU diplomatic service effective? “Yes, but” respond the auditors of the European Court of Auditors in a report published this Tuesday (January 30). Noting three major weaknesses in
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(B2) The European Union allows too many frozen conflicts to become breeding grounds for open conflicts, such as in Ukraine or the Middle East. Failing to be visionary, its weight fades. It is time to change our approach advocates the
Read(B2) The appeal of Jean-Marc Colombani, who worked in the office of the Secretary General of the EEAS, was definitively rejected by the Court of Justice of the EU on November 16, in a procedure which
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(B2) Spanish MEP Jordi Solé campaigns for the recognition of parliamentary diplomacy. Convinced of its added value and untapped potential. Among other proposals, he suggests that the High Representative, Member States
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(B2) For those who have not followed the various changes of position in Brussels or elsewhere, a quick overview of the personalities to follow. Defense and Security Atlantic Alliance Intelligence. American Scott Bray takes
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(B2) Several changes are taking place, particularly among industry representatives. And for those looking for field experience, the CSDP missions open around a hundred positions. Defense and Security Industries
Read(B2) 40 ambassadors and 9 deputies were appointed by the EU High Representative in mid-April. Mainly sourced internally. Who are they ? Where do they come from ? Mini-portraits… Africa African Union: Javier Nino Perez (Spanish)
Read(B2) The budget for the European diplomatic service (EEAS) is a drop in the bucket in the European budget. Out of 185,6 billion of the EU's general budget in 2023, it only represents barely half a percent (0,44%).
Read(B2) Information, misused, has harmful effects. To the point of endangering European Union personnel abroad. The European External Action Service (EEAS) publishes this Tuesday (7 February) its first
Read(B2) The Qatargate affair is not just a case of opportunistic personal corruption. As revelations emerge, wider attempt by both Rabat and Doha to influence policy
Read(B2) The European Commission decided on December 13 to create a new post, focusing on the implementation of EU sanctions. A very clear sign of the sensitivity of the subject. Position entrusted
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(B2) The issue of air defence, pressing in Ukraine, is no less dominant among the Allies. Everyone wants their anti-aircraft shield. Featured: NATO Ministerial Defense Agenda. After a dinner
Read(B2) A few appointments have just been announced to the European diplomatic service by Josep Borrell. Changes that come to upset the internal organization chart a little. CPCC and PSDC As announced by B2 (read: [Exclusive] A new commander and
Read(B2) The EEAS launches a European Diplomatic Academy. With the hope of benefiting from a real corps of diplomats experienced in the mysteries of Europe. This pilot project responds to an initiative of the European Parliament from 2021. The EEAS has
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(B2) The 27 get to the heart of the matter on the proposal for a common defense acquisition fund. On the ministerial side, as on the parliamentary side. The first questions arise. Also the first concerns.
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(B2) End of summer break. But in Ukraine, the war has not known a break, even if the conflict is bogged down and settles in the long term. As in 2014, after the first offensives on the
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