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Central Southern Africa Missions Operations

23th January 201415th February 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

EUFOR Rca Bangui: why Belgium hesitates

(BRUXELLES2) What will be the Belgian contribution to the EUFOR Bangui-RCA operation in the Central African Republic? Listening to the various Belgian statements, we

Gulf Middle East

August 29, 2013September 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Strikes in Syria. Perplexed Europeans (Shift)

(BRUSSELS2) If in London and Paris, the government's commitment to military intervention is beyond doubt, in the various capitals

News Blog Central Southern Africa

August 26, 201315th February 2020 Thomas LeBihan

Renewed tensions in the DRC, the EU condemns and designates the M23

(BRUSSELS2) While all eyes are on Syria, fighting resumes in the east of the Democratic Republic

West Africa - Sahel Missions Operations

15th February 201317th May 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

EUTM Mali: the issue of helicopters resolved by Monday? (Shift)

(BRUSSELS2) This is the hope of the European military. And the pressure is strong on the Belgian government at the moment. an official letter

News Blog Gulf Middle East

30th May 2012September 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A military presence in Syria? explanations by Didier Reynders

(BRUSSELS2) “The Syrian regime has obviously chosen the regime of barbarism”. For Didier Reynders, Minister

News Blog EU Defense (Doctrine)

21th May 20128th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A European pillar in NATO. A moving idea (D. Reynders)

(BRUSSELS2 to Chicago) The idea was proposed by several European foreign ministers on Sunday evening during the ministerial dinner

News Blog Gulf Middle East

10th February 2012September 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A crisis delegation in Syria?

(BRUSSELS2à This is the proposal made by the Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Didier Reynders, to his European colleagues (see:

[News] Sorbonne 2024. Emmanuel Macron's key ideas for European defense. Sympathetic… (v2) April 25th
(B2) We need a Europe with power in defense, security and partnerships. This is the main idea developed by French President Emmanuel Macron this Thursday (April 25) in the Sorbonne amphitheater. It now remains to
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[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