May 2017 – B2 The Daily of Geopolitical Europe

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Arts Cinema Stage B2's life Weekend

31th May 201721th May 2021 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Talk with Pierre Vimont on Defense Europe

The European Club of the French-speaking Press and B2 invites you to a "talk" with Pierre Vimont, Friday 2

Blog Analysis European policy EEAS High Representative

30th May 201728th October, 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The French excluded from European defense. Financial mismanagement. Strategic error

(B2) It is a fact now. In CSDP missions and operations, in EU foreign policy, the only

Blog Analysis National Defense governments

29th May 2017September 27, 2017 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Sylvie Goulard, Minister for the Armed Forces. Why ?

(B2) Everyone was able to wonder and discuss the reasons for the new name of the Minister of Defence, who has become

News Blog East Africa maritime piracy

27th May 201715th February 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The pirates have captured two fishing boats: not sure!

(B2) The news that a South Korean fishing vessel, flying the flag of Mongolia, was captured by the pirates

Blog Analysis governments NATO

26th May 2017December 19, 2017 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

When Macron snubs Donald Trump and delights Angela Merkel

(B2) The video of the arrival of Emmanuel Macron at the headquarters of the Atlantic Alliance is formidable in terms of political symbolism. the

25th May 201726th May 2017 Leonor Hubaut

Handshake: challenge met for Macron

(B2) For Emmanuel Macron this Thursday was an important moment. With his first participation in a NATO meeting – whether he

Blog Analysis EU Defense (Doctrine)NATO

25th May 201722th January 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

EU-NATO cooperation: a real chewing gum!

(B2) This has become the leitmotif of European leaders and of the Atlantic Alliance: European Union-NATO cooperation is

EU diplomacy Reads Weekend

25th May 20174th February 2024 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Trump, you won't get us

(B2) With Donald Trump, Europeans inherit a cumbersome, unpredictable friend who embodies old values, who does not like them

25th May 201725th May 2017 B2 Writing

Let's show Donald Trump's America who we are and what we are worth!

(B2) Donald Trump and Brexit compel Europeans to take a hard look at the situation in this

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[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
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[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
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[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
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[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