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Nicolas Gros Verheyde November 17, 202022th January 2023 Head of Mission, Coronavirus crisis, Magazine, EUAM Iraq, CSDP missions, Telework

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

Myrtle July 6, 2019July 8, 2019 Head of Mission, EUAM Ukraine

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

Nicolas Gros Verheyde March 19, 201417th May 2015 Head of Mission, EUTM Mali, PeSDC missions, Appointment

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 Africa Missions Operations

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 28th January 201415th February 2020 Head of Mission, EUFOR CAR, exclusive, France, Greece

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

Brief blog maritime piracy

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 2th December 201318th June 2016 Head of Mission, Doctrine PSDC Crisis management, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, FHQ, France, Appointment

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

Nicolas Gros Verheyde November 14, 2013September 14, 2016 Belgium, Head of Mission, EUCAP Sahel Niger, exclusive, Niger, Appointment, Police

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

Nicolas Gros Verheyde September 13, 2013April 27th Head of Mission, Doctrine PSDC Crisis management, EUMM Georgia, Georgia, Appointment

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

West Africa - Sahel Missions Operations

Nicolas Gros Verheyde July 19, 201317th May 2015 Head of Mission, COPS, EUTM Mali

EUTM Mali. A porpoise succeeds a porpoise

(BRUSSELS2) The French general, Bruno Guibert, current head of the 1st Mechanized Brigade, will take over – from

maritime piracy

Nicolas Gros Verheyde July 13, 2013July 13, 2013 Head of Mission, EUCAP Nestor

A new boss at EUCAP Nestor

(BRUSSELS2) French Admiral Jacques Launay, who has commanded the European maritime capacity building mission (EUCAP Nestor) since its launch

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[Alert] Joe Biden launches the debate on post-Gaza. Possible sanctions against Israeli settlers November 18, 2023
(B2) In an opinion published in the Washington Post this Saturday (November 18), the American president sets the stage for the aftermath of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. But above all, he threatens extremist settlers with sanctions by
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Interview] Brexit, Putin, Middle East, Rule of law, Unanimity, High Representative… Jean Asselborn lets loose November 18, 2023
(B2) Just before his departure from the Luxembourg government, Jean Asselborn, the dean of foreign policy among Europeans, agreed to share with us the fruit of his experience. Twenty years of holding the handle
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Verbatim] Warning Danger! Europe still lives in the age of innocence (Nathalie Loiseau) November 14, 2023
(B2) In front of a selected audience of soldiers, researchers, experts in geopolitics, students, Nathalie Loiseau (Horizons/Renew), delivered a vibrant appeal to Europeans to become aware of their assets - democracy, prosperity, peace -, assets
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Verbatim] A European defense, still nowhere to be found (Defence interviews) November 2, 2023
(B2) Despite growing tensions on the world stage, the war in Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, European defense remains a mirage. The Atlantic Alliance is strengthening. And the Europeans always show up
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[In brief] In the absence of a rapid European possibility, Armenia will be armed by France 24th October
(B2) Ground-air defense, radars, enhanced cooperation, training... France promises Armenia all its military support. Support which overcomes the difficulty at European level of triggering significant and rapid aid under the
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[In brief] During the war in Ukraine, trade with Russia continues 24th October
(B2) Despite the war in Ukraine, imports of certain Russian special metals, such as titanium and aluminum, continue. To the greatest benefit of the oligarchs close to power, denounces a journalistic investigation. The main players in
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] Von der Leyen's media coup in Israel: a real institutional coup? 15th October
(B2) The President of the European Commission committed a major political blunder on Friday (October 13). A diplomatic mistake and an institutional error. But above all a strategic error which could undermine all
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Reportage] In Toledo, Ukrainian soldiers in combat training and against IEDs September 3, 2023
(B2 - exclusive) Without fanfare, Spain continues training Ukrainian soldiers. More than 3000 have already been trained. Mainly within its infantry academy in Toledo. Express, practical and intense training to which B2
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] ASAP, ammunition plan. Schizophrenia pushed to its climax 11th June 2023
(B2) The censorship of several major provisions of the European Commission's project aimed at boosting the production of munitions is surprising in more than one way. The proposed act of support for the production of
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