January 22, 2019 – B2 The Daily of Geopolitical Europe

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News Blog Mediterranean sea Missions Operations

22th January 201923th January 2019 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Germany withdraws from Operation Sophia

(B2) It was, if not expected, at least dreaded. Germany should no longer provide naval assets to the European operation in the Mediterranean

News Blog governments

22th January 201928th October, 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Brexit. Alain Lamassoure launches the March 29 movement

(B2) “Now begins the real negotiation. We must show our firmness and refuse any extension" exclaimed today

News Blog Arts Cinema Stage

22th January 201921th May 2021 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The 2nd European defense talks. Save the date: Thursday, May 16, 2019

(B2) The Association for Studies on War and Strategy (AEGeS), Sciences Po Grenoble and the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne,

News Blog European policy

22th January 201922th January 2019 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The 15 priority projects of the Franco-German couple. The list

(B2) To "implement the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle", the French and Germans have targeted "15 priority projects, including

Blog Analysis Military cooperation (projects)European policy

22th January 20193th February 2019 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The five hidden beauties of the Franco-German Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle

(B2) After a few general points, the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle should be read carefully. This one conceals some hidden beauties that deserve attention,

Blog Analysis governments

22th January 201922th January 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A poorly sold treaty in Paris and Berlin: a communication error, a political fault

(B2) The Elysée, like the Chancellery to a lesser extent, showed a certain awkwardness in their communication on the

Central Southern Africa Missions Operations Opinions

22th January 201927th January 2019 B2 Writing

Operation Artemis: ten lessons for history

(B2) In 2003, Operation Artémis put an end to the crisis then raging in Ituri, in the north-east of the Republic

[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