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November 17, 202022th January 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

In slippers, in front of the TV, a new way of managing crises

(B2) The operation of the EU Internal Security Forces Support Mission (EUAM Iraq) ready today to

Brief blog Missions Operations Russia Caucasus Ukraine

July 6, 2019July 8, 2019 Myrtle

A Finn takes over the reins of EUAM Ukraine

(B2) The Finn Antti Hartikainen took office on July 1 as head of the advisory mission

West Africa - Sahel Missions Operations

March 19, 201417th May 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A Franco-German alpine hunter takes command of EUTM Mali

(BRUSSELS2) Even if he will officially take office on April 1, he is not a fish. As well as our readers of

Central Southern Africa Missions Operations

28th January 201415th February 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The commander of EUFOR RCA Bangui appointed today (MAJ) = General Pontiès

(BRUXELLES2 – exclusive) The appointment of the commander of the EUFOR RCA Bangui operation should be endorsed today by the ambassadors of the

Missions Operations

December 9, 2013 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

We are recruiting at EUSEC Congo and EUBAM Moldova/Ukraine

(BRUSSELS2) European crisis management missions are recruiting before the Christmas holidays! Positions become available for

Brief blog maritime piracy

December 2, 201318th June 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The former Pasha of Joan of Arc at the head of EUNavfor

(BRUSSELS2) French Rear Admiral Hervé Bléjean will take command of the European anti-piracy force (EUNAVFOR) deployed in the Indian Ocean

West Africa - Sahel Missions Operations

November 14, 2013September 14, 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

EUCAP Niger: change of mind

(BRUSSELS2, exclusive) Belgian Filip De Ceuninck takes the reins of the mission to strengthen security in Niger

Missions Operations Russia Caucasus Ukraine

September 13, 2013April 27th Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A new Head of Mission for EUMM Georgia

(BRUSSELS2) A new Head of Mission is due to take up his duties at the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM

Russia Caucasus Ukraine

September 13, 2013 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

An Estonian, head of the EUMM mission in Georgia?

(BRUSSELS2) A new head of mission is expected to take up his duties at the European Union Observer Mission in Georgia (EUMM

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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