October 16, 2012 – B2 The Daily of Geopolitical Europe

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The Royals surround Corsica

(BRUSSELS2) Entitled "Corsican Lion", the military exercise which begins tomorrow (17 October) will feature the French and British Marines in order to

News Blog European policy

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Health Commissioner resigns over influence peddling

(BRUXELLES2) It's a simple press release sent by espresso to all the journalists who have just announced it. John Dalli, member

decryption Defense industry Defense regulations

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[Decryption] The defense procurement directive, 3 years later

(BRUSSELS2) Revolutionary in principle, the 2009 directive on defense public procurement opened up an exceptional regime

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The Belgian defense is recruiting like never before

(BRUSSELS2) "We are looking for young people who do not shy away from physical effort, who love adventure and who

decryption governments Case law

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[Decryption] A head of state is not an ordinary citizen. Hungary rejected

(B2) The European Court of Justice this morning (October 16) dismissed Hungary's complaint against its neighbor

16th October, 2012 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Generals caught red-handed in lobbying turmoil

(BRUSSELS2) The British Ministry of Defense is embarrassed by a new affair, which concerns several of its senior officers

16th October, 2012 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The leader of Eulex extended

(BRUSSELS2) The 27 ambassadors of the political and security committee (COPS) of the European Union have decided to renew the mandate

[Interview] ASPIDES. A purely defensive operation that solves nothing. Forgotten geopolitical issues (Pascal Ausseur, FMES) April 8th
(B2) For Admiral Pascal Ausseur who heads the Mediterranean Foundation for Strategic Studies, the maritime operation launched by the Europeans in the Red Sea and in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait is not entirely justified , nor at
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[News] In the Red Sea, 68 ships escorted by Aspides. First assessment after seven weeks April 8th
(B2) Eleven attacks have been repelled in the Red Sea since February 23, according to Josep Borrell. Visibly satisfied with the performance of the latest EU maritime operations. The High Representative of the EU
Olivier Jehin
[News] Eurocorps head dismissed. For violation of defense secrecy March 27, 2024
(B2) Polish General Gromadziński is no longer the head of the European Corps. He has just been dismissed from his position and his security clearance has been revoked by the Polish government. With immediate effect. Reason
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[Portrait] Three new heads of CSDP missions in Georgia, Palestine and Somalia March 26, 2024
(B2) The COPS ambassadors approved this Tuesday, March 26, the appointment of three heads of mission. A French woman in Georgia In Georgia, the appointment of General Bettina Boughani is confirmed, as of
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[Report] Steadfast Defender 24: the clear message of the return of major NATO maneuvers March 10, 2024
(B2 in Poland) The Allies are engaged in exercises on a scale not seen since the end of the Cold War. 90 soldiers and an entire arsenal engaged in maneuvers crossing numerous countries,
Romain Mielcarek
[Exclusive] Create a special fund dedicated to European defense? An idea to explore 23th February 2024
(B2) Between a European Peace Facility stuck by German difficulties and a tight budget at community level, a third way could emerge to support the rise of the manufacturing industry.
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Decryption] Operation EUNAVFOR Aspides officially established (v3) 8th February 2024
(B2 - exclusive) Objective, modes of action, area of operation, commands, budget, coordination, intelligence... the main elements of the new European operation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden are now known . Text explanations. Validated
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[Verbatim] Military support for Ukraine. Between Paris and Berlin, like zests of nuance. kyiv as referee? 2th February 2024
(B2) At the end of the European Council, we were able to witness a detailed exchange, via press conferences, between the German Chancellor and the French President. Subliminal messages were passed
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] The semi-failure of the European plan to deliver heavy munitions to Ukraine 31th January 2024
(B2) The goal of delivering one million heavy munitions to Ukraine will not be achieved. It must be recognized. The Europeans have not been able to keep the commitment they made to kyiv. A setback
Nicolas Gros Verheyde