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Nicolas Gros Verheyde 13th June 2023November 3, 2023 EU Defense, Silvio Berllusconi, Lisbon Treaty

[Portrait] Berlusconi, this atypical European

(B2) The death of Silvio Berlusconi on Monday (June 12) brings an era of escapades in Italian political life to a close

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Emmanuelle Stroesser 20th October22th June 2023 EU Court of Justice, Rule of law, Poland, Lisbon Treaty

Poland: Rule of law debate turns confrontational

(B2) The Polish Prime Minister had asked to be able to speak at the plenary session in Strasbourg. It is not certain

Blog Analysis Europe Türkiye European policy Civil protection IGC Treaties

Nicolas Gros Verheyde March 28, 2020November 22, 2023 European Constitution, Coronavirus, Civil protection, solidarity, Terrorisme, Lisbon Treaty

Faced with the Coronavirus, acting and being united is not a faculty, it is an obligation. Says the treaty

(B2) In these times of confinement, it may be interesting to reread certain basic texts. Some have the Bible,

Blog Analysis EEAS - High Representative

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 10th June 2019September 11, 2023 Commission 2019, European Commission, EU High Representative, Lisbon Treaty

Can the high rep system bug be fixed?

(B2) The reform desired by the Lisbon Treaty aimed to develop a European foreign policy and raise

Blog Analysis EU Institutions

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 5th June 2019July 9, 2019 Commission 2019, EU High Representative, Top chef, Lisbon Treaty

The four keys to understanding the choice of the top European chef

(B2) The system for appointing the European top chef can appear complex, opaque and discretionary. But with a little

Blog Analysis EU Defense (Doctrine)

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 1th December 2016March 9, 2019 Budget, EU Defense, Defense research, Lisbon Treaty

Financing the defense industry. A taboo is broken

(BRUSSELS2) When you quickly read the defense action plan, presented by the European Commission on Wednesday (30 November),

Blog Analysis EU Defense (Doctrine)

Nicolas Gros Verheyde September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 european army, Article 42 TEU, Article 44 TEU, battle groups, Permanent structured cooperation, Start-up funds, Future of CSDP, R & D, Defense research, Lisbon Treaty

European defence: what we can do…together

(B2) Relaunch, revitalize, re-energize, strengthen… All the verbs in 'Re' are currently required, to give content to the Europe of

Blog Analysis European policy

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 16th June 2016July 1, 2016 Frontex Agency, Brexit, Franco-German couple, Erasmus, Horizon 2020, single market, Public opinion, referendum, United Kingdom, Lisbon Treaty

After Brexit: finished the single market and everything else? Keep reason! Scenarios…

(BRUXELLES2) A few days before the vote, the referendum on Brexit gives rise to every blow. After the supporters

Blog Analysis European policy IGC Treaties

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 12th May 2016November 22, 2023 international agreement, Article 50, Brexit, negotiation, United Kingdom, Lisbon Treaty

Brexit! What is the withdrawal procedure? When is it applicable?

(BRUSSELS2) The date of June 23 and the British referendum is approaching. And, despite a reassuring feeling, he is totally

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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
Olivier Jehin
[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
Olivier Jehin