Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2) Is checkbook diplomacy sufficient and viable? Part of the European Parliament denounces the agreement signed with Tunisia. Without real conditionality. With another agreement signed with Egypt in a few days, the subject
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(B2) At the same time as the 2023 Sakharov Prize was awarded to the Women, Life, Freedom movement in Iran, the European Parliament is alarmed by the fate of an opponent of Lukashenko, still imprisoned in Belarus, and winner of the
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(B2) The efforts made for the ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan have finally paid off. European diplomacy, alongside the Americans in particular, seizes on the Russians' concentration on the conflict in Ukraine
Read(B2) The security situation is improving in Cabo Delgado, mainly thanks to the Rwandan military presence. The concern is focused on the neighboring province of Niassa and Tanzania. But the problem remains: the absence of
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(B2) Can we escape Russia these days? Whether it's the situation in Ukraine, Belarus, or the asserted presence in Africa, the Kremlin is unfolding its ambitions, to the point of setting its red lines.
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(B2) In the midst of the Brexit negotiation rush, just before the EU ministerial meeting, Boris Johnson announces a major defense investment plan. A snub to the continent and a call from the
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(B2) This Friday, the Ministers of the Interior of the 27 meet around a subject which goes back to the top of European priorities: the fight against terrorism. France and Austria particularly affected lately
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(B2) In Africa, tensions are shaking Côte d'Ivoire and Tanzania, the day after two contested elections marred by violence. In Europe, the attack in Vienna caused an earthquake in several countries which
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(B2) Recently published: The proposed citizens' initiative on the embargo of products from Israeli settlements in the occupied territories is rejected Special Notebook Plenary of the European Parliament (16 to 19 September 2019) (blog) An F-16
Read(B2) Recently published: "We must offer a strategic option to Russia" according to Emmanuel Macron at the conference of ambassadors A new partnership for security and stability in the Sahel The surprise visit
Read(B2) Recently published: More than 15 billion for the European space program in the next 7 years. Parliament approves (exclusive) Exit, the United Kingdom will be able to participate in PESCO. Towards an agreement on
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(B2) The Court of Justice of the European Union on Tuesday (June 14) annulled the pirate transfer agreement concluded with Tanzania in the framework of the EUNAVFOR Atalanta operation. Since Parliament was not informed
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(B2) In a report, without concessions, published on Thursday (28 April), the European Court of Auditors points the finger at the management of the buildings of the European diplomatic service (EEAS) in the 140 delegations that it has in the
Read(B2) The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice, Juliane Kokott, delivered, on October 28, very interesting conclusions on the agreements for the transfer of suspects concluded within the framework of the anti-piracy operation of
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(B2) Published in recent days: Europe: a jazz orchestra not a rock singer. Interview with General De Rousiers Europe, illiterate in foreign policy? And on the blog:
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(B2) Published in recent days: Middle East, concern over a potential risk of escalation The renewal of EUFOR Althea's mandate under the threat of a Russian veto? The EU back in Libya? The different
Read(B2) A return to the politics of the XNUMXth century (Sikorski) • Meetings between Europeans and Russians on the Eastern Partnership • The Ukrainian question raised in the Security Council • NATO Awacs to monitor the
Read(B2) Asset freeze of 18 Ukrainian embezzlers in effect • Observer mission for Ukraine is formed • © Transfer agreement with Tanzania • © The budget
Read(BRUSSELS2) If the Eucap Nestor mission, to strengthen maritime capacities in the countries of the Indian Ocean, has been able to start its work (especially its preparation) in Djibouti, and the Seychelles, and soon perhaps in Somalia
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