Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2) Despite appearances, the Alliance appears a little shaken by Trump's last words. The absence of the American minister, due to health reasons, an unfortunate coincidence, reinforces this symbolism. Everyone fears American disengagement. Hence a
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(B2 – exclusive) Putting money back into the European Peace Facility is obligatory if the 27 want to continue supporting Ukraine's military effort. Despite an unexpected jackpot, money is scarce. Explanations.
Read(B2) During a state visit to Sweden, the French president made defense one of the major topics of several meetings. He claims a great symbiosis in this area with the northern kingdom, in
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(B2) Ukraine Facility, use of frozen assets, review of the MFF, operation in the Red Sea,… negotiations are intensifying on the eve of an extraordinary European Council and an intense ministerial week for foreign affairs and
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(B2) If the heads of foreign affairs from several Arab countries will be present in Brussels on Monday, with their Israeli counterpart remotely, it would be a first success for European diplomacy. On one condition that
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(B2) Repeated Houthi attacks on oil tankers and other merchant ships in the Red Sea open a new front in the Middle East. Maritime that one. With a desire of certain Europeans to assert their autonomy of action
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(B2) Between the forecast budget for future years, the opening of negotiations with Ukraine and others, the situation in Israel and Gaza, the obstructions from one side and the other, this European Council at the end of
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(B2) The march towards a more integrated defense industrial market is not a long, smooth road. Ongoing consultations will set the tone for the steps that may or may not be taken at the start of 2024
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(B2) A new source of tension appeared at the end of the year in the Red Sea. Houthi attacks are now daily. The big shipowners are deserting the area. The appeal of Emmanuel Macron and Josep Borrell
Read(B2) After several hours of waiting and deliberations, the 27 decided, this Thursday (December 14), to take a new step in the accession process of four countries. Decision acquired with forceps White smoke for
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(B2) All attention is focused today on the European Council. With high expectations on crucial subjects. Markers of the future of Europe. Barely six months before the European elections, the Leaders are at
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(B2) The introductory remarks of the European Commissioner for Defense, Thierry Breton, did nothing. European parliamentarians threw a tantrum over the Commission's procrastination and the double standards of the Member States.
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(B2) Poland has a new pro-European but combative government. Poland is back in Europe with a vengeance. It will support Ukraine, unequivocally, defend its borders with humanity, fully play its role
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(B2) Several high-level meetings. Key topics for the future of the EU. On which there are strong uncertainties, such as the EU's support for Ukraine. This week is classified as “red” on the calendar
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(B2) In a few months, the previously consensual subject of support for Ukraine has become very delicate. Heads of state and government will have to decide on Thursday. Which is not obvious. The draft conclusions, still
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(B2) The interruption of CSDP missions by the military junta in power in Niger is a hard blow for the Europeans. Russian pressure seems to have paid off. Pressure which is also exerted in Mali as in Libya.
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(B2) European defense received a visit from three fairies, J. Borrell, Ch. Michel and U. von der Leyen. Will it be enough, with the wave of a wand, to take the necessary step towards the European Union of
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(B2) The year 2023 continues to be marked by the Russian war in Ukraine as well as by the new definition of European policy, derived from the strategic compass. To which is added the recent conflict between Israel and
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(B2) Strengthening Japan's defense interests Europeans. Not sure that they are doing well as illustrated by a B2 report on site. Interesting a few months before the Washington NATO summit
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