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Blog Analysis EU Institutions

July 25, 2023August 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

[Analysis] Scott-Morton's failed nomination. Vestager's latest misfire

(B2) The appointment of an American as chief economist was a blow to Europe. And political nonsense

Blog Analysis Arms export, disarmament

November 21, 201522th June 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The gun lobby is stepping up against tougher legislation (v2)

(B2 – exclusive) Owners of collectible firearms, hunters, shooters… have made their voices heard, from

Brief blog EU Institutions

28th October, 201529th May 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The 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”

News Blog governments

24th February 201524th February 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

British Lords, ardent lobbyists… A problem when dealing with “intelligence”

(BRUSSELS2) “What can I offer you, what can I do for you? ". It is by these

EU Institutions

July 1, 2013August 14, 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

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,

News Blog European policy

25th October, 20128th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The Dalli affair turns sour. Certainties and troubles…

(BRUXELLES2 in Strasbourg) My pirate friends 🙂 will not blame me for abandoning them for a few moments… But the resignation of the commissioner

[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