Towards a White Paper on European defence?
(B2 in Luxembourg) The idea of a White Paper on European Defense is gaining ground. It was defended in Luxembourg on Thursday (3 September) during the informal meeting of EU defense ministers
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Defense Summit 2015
[Decryption] The informal meeting of Defense Ministers. Many challenges in a limited time
(B2) The informal meeting of Defense Ministers held in Luxembourg on 3 September, under a joint presidency (Luxembourgish and High Representative) met its challenges. Started on time, finished within
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[Verbatim] Martin Stropnicky (Czech Rep.): More action for European defense
(BRUSSELS2) Despite a summit reduced to the minimum, some Europeans are not giving up on the construction of a European defence. Three EU defense ministers, members of the Liberals and Democrats group
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[File No. 26]. The 2015 defense summit, a simple progress meeting?
(B2) The “28” Heads of State and Government met again on June 25 and 26, 2015, with defense issues on their table. In 18 months, since the last peak in December
Read[Decryption] A quick debate on the CSDP at the summit. Barely modified conclusions
(BRUSSELS2) The 28 EU Heads of State and Government discussed defense and security issues on Friday morning (26 June). A debate somewhat disturbed by the news and the announcement
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[Verbatim] Defense. What does Juncker want? Stronger cooperation, says Timmermans
(BRUSSELS2) In front of the European Parliament, Wednesday (June 24), Frans Timmermans, number 2 of the European Commission, who spoke on behalf of Jean-Claude Juncker (retained by the Greek negotiation), was quite explicit on the
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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Draft (commented) conclusions on the Defense Summit (exclusive)
(BRUSSELS2) The draft conclusions prepared by the team of the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, for the Summit of June 25 and 26 are, for the moment, particularly poor and limited in terms of defense (see
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[Decryption] For Jean-Claude Juncker, stronger European integration in defense?
(BRUSSELS2) The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, has, for several days, had on his desk a note prepared by his “defense” advisor, Michel Barnier. This advocates developing a more integrated European policy in
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At the top, reduced conclusions on Defense. Time for a sugar in a coffee?
(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) The text of the conclusions prepared for the Summit of June 25 and 26, in the field of defense, is, for the moment, more than reduced, according to our information. He limits himself
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Notebook (16.06.2015). European summit (language). EEAS structures. SGA for the PSDC. EULEX Kosovo (extension). EUNAVFOR Med (force chief). EUTM Mali (head of mission). Security officers. Pierre Vimont.…
(B2) Published in recent days: Operation EUNAVFOR launched in phase 1 only? N°26 The 2015 defense summit, a progress meeting? The priorities of the 28 on internal security for 2015 and beyond
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[Decryption] The four EU capability projects are moving forward, slowly, but moving forward
(B2) The four capability projects, defined as major at the December 2013 summit, are progressing in a very differentiated manner as noted by the Defense Ministers on May 18. A balance sheet which should
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Defense Summit: the chef's surprise?
(BRUSSELS2) If the results to be expected from the “Defense” summit in June are quite easily identified today, there remains a total unknown, even within the European institutions, the position of Jean-Claude Juncker. " It is not
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[Decryption] The road map of Defense Ministers on the CSDP (2015)
(BRUSSELS2) The Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs approved, on Monday (18 May), a new roadmap on security and defense policy (CSDP), before a new major meeting, in
ReadTo the Foreign Affairs and Defense Council (May 18, 2015) (update)
(BRUSSELS2) The meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday (May 18) is a key moment before the European Summit dedicated to “Defence” on June 25 and 26. A year and a half later
ReadNotebook (14.05.2015). EUNAVFOR Med (continued). June summit (agenda). CSDP reports to the EP. Al Qaeda blacklist (modification). Flight A400M. Spokesperson Dept. USA.
(B2) Published in recent days: Finland wants to get closer to NATO Dalli affair: rejection of the former commissioner's complaint (brief) Petropars obtains the unfreezing of its assets for 2 of its
ReadWhat elements to consider for the Defense Summit? Reports!
(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) As part of the preparation of the European Council of June 25/26, devoted (partly to defense), several reports are in preparation (or ready) at the level of the European structures which will be,
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[Verbatim] PSDC: “We are making progress” (Le Roy)
(BRUXELLES2) Le constat dressé par Alain Le Roy, le secrétaire général du service diplomatique européen (SEAE), presque 50 jours avant le Conseil européen, devant les eurodéputés de la commission des affaires étrangères du Parlement européen,
Read[Decryption] The roadmap for the 2013 defense summit: 18 months after what results? First sketch
(BRUXELLES2) Le sommet “défense” en décembre 2013 n’avait pas eu l’ambition espérée par ses initiateurs mais avait permis de fixer une série de rendez-vous et d’objectifs. Une feuille de route rappelée et complétée par les
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