Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2) Lebanon then Tunisia, two of the countries of the southern rim have entered into an unprecedented political crisis. Two countries that were, in a way, the survivors of the Arab springs of 2011. Crises
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(B2) US President Joe Biden is embarking on an intense European tour. After an interview with his close ally the Briton Boris Johnson (to talk about Northern Ireland and Brexit in particular), he chained a series of
Read(B2) Several European leaders met in Paris to define their position in the fight against terrorism. After the attacks on Conflans Ste Honorine and Nice in France and Vienna in Austria,
Read(B2) The Munich Security Conference has become over the years the unmissable meeting place for international politicians to discuss international security challenges. The 2020 edition did not fail, with more
Read(B2 – exclusive) Vienna and Budapest have put their foot on the brakes on any evolution of Sophia at the naval level. For those who are history buffs, they will surely be able to find some memorable names of
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(B2) The Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced this Saturday (May 18) in an emergency press conference, in the evening, that he wanted to end his relations with his coalition partner, the FPÖ. He calls
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(B2) The Heads of State and Government of the European Union endorsed on Friday (March 22) a change of gear vis-à-vis China, like other world powers, which do not always behave fairly At
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(B2) Recently published: (blog) European elections 2019: the EPP-S&D axis loses its absolute majority On the way to a Defense committee in the European Parliament? Network of foreign fighters. A Gardois put on the blacklist of
Read(B2) The 28 European leaders gathered for a summit on December 13 and 14 agreed to speed up work on the border guard corps. The issue of the 'Asylum' package, however, remains a Gordian knot that
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(B2) The Twenty-Eight, joined by Norway and Switzerland, wanted to seal, during the Europe-Asia Summit (ASEM), with the leaders of 21 Asian countries, Thursday 19 and Friday 20 October, the strengthening of relations
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(B2) The idea of charging those who do not want to receive asylum seekers, such as that of a coordination mechanism bringing together only a limited group of countries, ready to receive refugees, are gaining ground
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(B2) Austria takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July with three priorities: "Security, Stability, Prosperity" Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz recalled this in an address to the
Read(B2) Recently published: Uber loses before the European Court. A fair reminder of the rule of law... A Dane appointed head of EUMM Georgia (Blog) Federica Mogherini's Merry Christmas to men and women
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(B2 in Tallinn) More than twenty countries have, in one way or another (1), expressed their interest in permanent structured cooperation (PESCO), to date, confirmed the French Minister for
Read(B2) Recently published: A new number 2 at the head of the EUNAVFOR Med operation (blog) Finland and Sweden sign for the joint expeditionary force G3 interior ministers agree to support Italy
Read(B2) Recently published: A final agreement on the mini EU military HQ (MPCC) On the way to a defense financing mechanism (CFM) The 28 are impatient for the CBSD Green light
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(B2) Recently published: An agreement to create an MPCC in slow-rock rhythm, pop rock will be for later Europe must continue to think “defense” – Beware of Mali, danger (A.
Read(B2) Recently published: File No. 48. Cypriot reunification: a long-term negotiation The last round of the Cypriot negotiation? Some thorny points still to be resolved The British PR responsible for negotiating
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(B2) The meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense on November 14 and 15 was the occasion for several statements and positions on the various topics on the agenda...
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