An army that loses its uniqueness is an army that loses its effectiveness (General François Lecointre)
(B2) After four years of good and loyal service, the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces François Lecointre leaves his post.
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Ethics
The Barroso affair resurfaces. The European ombudsman slams the Commission for lack of ethics
(B2) European Union Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has weighed in on the Barroso case. In a recommendation
Read moreEthics over the shoulder of the Juncker Commission
(B2) If students read the opinion given in the Barroso case by the ad hoc "ethics committee" of the
Read moreThe former commissioners continue to pantoufle. Problem !
(BRUXELLES2) One commissioner out of three is a fan of revolving doors in the private sector. “The revolving doors are turning again”
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Michel Petite talks about him again
(BRUXELLES2 – exclusive) The former legal director of the Commission, gone slipping away after retirement at the law and consultancy firm,
Read moreEurope severe on "small" gifts
A Chinese porcelain vase, a tapestry donated by Ukrainian President Yanukovych, a Gazprom pen… The “register of
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