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News Blog Case law maritime piracy

4th February 2015August 27, 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Six Somali pirates sentenced to prison in Spain

(BRUSSELS2) The Spanish Audiencia Nacional sentenced to a severe sentence - 16 and a half years in prison - on Wednesday (4

News Blog Case law maritime piracy

December 17, 2014August 27, 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

3 Somali pirates arrested by Danes in 2012 acquitted in Seychelles. Lack of evidence

(BRUSSELS2) The Seychelles Court of Appeal has just acquitted three pirates imprisoned in the Seychelles and ordered their repatriation to their country.

News Blog maritime piracy

August 20, 2014August 31, 2014 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A foiled attack in the Red Sea. Piracy in “active standby” mode?

(BRUSSELS2) Even if the situation in the Indian Ocean has nothing to do with what was happening

Brief blog maritime piracy

2th February 201418th June 2016 Leonor Hubaut

Latest piracy news (February 1, 2014)

(BRUSSELS2) Second patrol for the Hetman Sahaydachnyi The Ukrainian frigate Hetman Sahaydachnyi has completed its second patrol in the mandate

Brief blog maritime piracy

December 29, 201318th June 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Latest piracy news (Dec 29, 2013)

(BRUXELLES2) Still nearly 50 sailors hostage to Somali pirates! • Visit of the Spanish Prime Minister to Djibouti •

December 8, 2013 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Notebook (08.12.2013)

(B2) Greek-Italian summit on CSDP and bilateral cooperation • A Belgian officer at Ocean Shield • Danish aid

maritime piracy

December 4, 2013December 5, 2013 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Ukraine joins the European Union. ласкаво просимо

(BRUXELLES2) The news may seem surprising. Admittedly, the Ukrainian government has not signed the EU association agreement. But a frigate

News Blog maritime piracy

December 4, 2013March 23, 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The nine suspects transferred to the Seychelles

(BRUSSELS2) The nine suspected pirates arrested by the Danish vessel Esbern Snare were transferred to the Seychelles on Saturday afternoon (30

Brief blog maritime piracy

November 17, 201318th June 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Latest piracy news (Nov 17, 2013)

(BRUSSELS2) The Dutch extend their commitment The Dutch government decided on Friday (15 November) to extend its commitment in the

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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