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euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · 1d

At #17ICOAF in Johannesburg, EUROMIL President @emmanueljacob.bsky.social joined Session 4: “Reaching Intended Audiences” with SAMO & Ukraine reps.

🔹 Trust builds bridges
🔹 Outreach must be tailored

“Together, we truly serve them.”

#DCAF #MilitaryOmbuds

Democracy Under Pressure: Challenges for Europe - EUROMIL

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · 6d

In his new article, EUROMIL President @emmanueljacob.bsky.social reflects on how democracy in Europe is coming under increasing pressure, from external threats to internal divisions.
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The international environment is today marked by instability and growing threats to democracy. Authoritarian regimes are becoming stronger and are increasingly willing to challenge international law a...

New Psychological Scheme - EUROMIL

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · 13d

EUROMIL published an article by our Danish member association #CS about their new psychological care scheme. It ensures that all personnel, trainees, conscripts, and reservists can access professional support for work-related stress.
👉 Read more: euromil.org/new-psychological-scheme

In this article, titled “New Psychological Scheme”, our Danish member association CS presents the launch of a new support programme for personnel in the defence sector. The initiative gives employees,...

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · 15d

EUROMIL joins the call for peace, security, and international cooperation towards a world free of nuclear threats. Eliminating nuclear weapons is not only a matter of global security, but also of humanity’s future.

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euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · 22d

The discussion examined the impact of AI in military operations, the right to private life during armed conflicts, and legal mechanisms to protect privacy, emphasizing the need to safeguard fundamental rights in a changing military context.

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · 22d

EUROMIL's President, @emmanueljacob.bsky.social moderated a panel discussion on the Right to #Privacy in #MilitaryOperations during the 8th "Silent leges inter arma?" conference, by ISMLLW.

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · 22d

EUROMIL's President, @emmanueljacob.bsky.social moderated a panel discussion on the Right to #Privacy in #MilitaryOperations during the 8th "Silent leges inter arma?" conference, by ISMLLW.

New complaint concerning Italy - Social Rights - www.coe.int

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · 27d

Read here: www.coe.int/en/web/europ...

Strasbourg 12/09/2025

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EUROMIL Strengthens Partnerships During Visit to Ukraine - EUROMIL

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · 27d

EUROMIL has submitted Complaint No. 252/2025 against #Italy under the Revised European Social Charter.
We allege violations of Articles 5 & 6: banning military associations from trade union activity, collective bargaining, consultations, dispute-settlement mechanisms & the right to strike.

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euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · 29d

EUROMIL's President @emmanueljacob.bsky.social visited Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian partners and deepen cooperation on issues as soldiers’ rights, veteran affairs, trade union freedoms, and armed forces' democratic oversight.

Read more: euromil.org/euromil-stre...

From 8 to 10 September 2025, EUROMIL President Emmanuel Jacob visited Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian partners, institutions, and civil society representatives. The visit built on EUROMIL’s ongoing engage...

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CEPS @ceps.eu · Sep 1

With us:
🗣️ @berrievandermolen.bsky.social, @charge-volt.bsky.social
🗣️ @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org, @volteuropa.org
🗣️ @emmanueljacob.bsky.social, @euromil.bsky.social
🗣️ @stevenblockmans.bsky.social, CEPS

Moderated by @tinatinakhvlediani.bsky.social

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euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Aug 30

🕯️ On #EnforcedDisappearances Day, EUROMIL stands with victims & families still seeking truth.
Armed forces and all security institutions must uphold human dignity, accountability & transparency.
Memory. Truth. Justice.

#HumanRights #UnitedNations

Germany: New Draft Law on Military Service Criticised by DBwV - EUROMIL

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Aug 28

Russia’s strikes in Kyiv even damaged the EU Delegation.
These attacks show contempt for peace & law.

EUROMIL stands with EU staff & with all Ukrainians facing this aggression. @ec.europa.eu

#StandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraini

Marta Kos @martakos.ec.europa.eu · Aug 28

The EU Delegation in Kyiv was damaged by today’s Russian strikes on civilian areas.

I strongly condemn these brutal attacks, a clear sign that Russia rejects peace & chooses terror.

Our full solidarity goes to EU staff, their families, & all Ukrainians enduring this aggression.

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Aug 27

➡️ Germany adopts a draft law on voluntary military service. EUROMIL’s member association #DBwV warns this is a “reckless bet on the future” and calls for a broader societal debate on resilience. @dbwv.bsky.social

🔗 Read more: euromil.org/germany-new-...

On 27 August 2025, the German Federal Cabinet adopted the draft Wehrdienst-Modernisierungsgesetz (Modernization of Military Service Act). The initiative is presented by the German government as a key ...

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Aug 24

24 August – Ukraine’s Independence Day. EUROMIL stands with Ukraine, honouring courage, resilience and the fight for freedom. Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraini

AUGC Raises Sexual Violence Case of Civil Guard to UN - EUROMIL

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Aug 21

EUROMIL supports #AUGC 's report to the #UN on the structural failure to protect a female Civil Guard from sexual violence — calling for justice, reform, and institutional accountability.
👉 euromil.org/augc-raises-...

AUGC reports to the UN the lack of protection and violation of rights of a female civil guard who was a victim of sexual violence within the institution AUGC reports to the United Nations the inaction...

Climate, Crisis and Defence – Keeping the Military’s Mission Clear - EUROMIL

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Aug 14

Wildfires, floods, climate-related disasters may require military support, EUROMIL stresses that the #ArmedForces should support, not replace, civilian services. Protecting operational readiness means ensuring staying focused on national defence.
Read more: euromil.org/climate-cris...

NATO’s crisis management procedures are clear: military forces may support civilian authorities in exceptional situations, but only as a last resort when other resources are exhausted. This principle ...

A Balanced View on Peace and Security - EUROMIL

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Jul 29

🕊️ Responding to the joint multi-movement declaration, EUROMIL calls for a realistic path to peace — one that respects human rights and those who protect them.
🔗 Read more: euromil.org/a-balanced-v...
@ituc.bsky.social #PeaceAndSecurity #SocialJustice #DefenceMatters

The recent joined multi-movement declaration by ITUC and others and call to action, speaks of peace, freedom, equality, and social justice which are goals we all share. Furthermore, EUROMIL fully supp...

Veteran Employment in Ukraine: Rights, Not Quotas Alone - EUROMIL

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Jul 28

A new @eminternational.bsky.social study shows strong public support for deeper EU cooperation on security & defence.
As an EMI member, EUROMIL continues to support greater EU collaboration on these key issues.
Read more here: euromil.org/europeans-in...
Originally published by POLITICO Europe.

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euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Jul 26

“Veterans want to work. The law must empower them, not stigmatize them.”
Our Ukrainian colleagues from the Military-Security Trade Union call for fair employment policies: support, retraining, and incentives, not blanket quotas. euromil.org/veteran-empl...

In Ukraine, our colleagues from the Military-Security Trade Union are actively contributing to a clear and constructive vision for the employment of veterans. Their work is rooted in a simple but esse...

La giovane, di Gravina di Puglia (Bari), è morta il 16 luglio. A trovarla in caserma i colleghi, indagini in corso

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Jul 19

🕯️ 28-year-old Carabinieri officer Laura Grillo has died, another tragic reminder of the mental health crisis in uniform.
🇮🇹 🇪🇺 EUROMIL urges urgent action in Italy and across Europe. #MentalHealthMatters #SupportOurSoldiers

Media 🇮🇹 @mediasit.skyfleet.blue · Jul 17

Giallo a Siena, Laura Grillo, carabiniera di 28 anni comandante del Nucleo Forestale dell’Arma, si sarebbe tolta la vita

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euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Jul 17

📰Our newsletter is out. Get up to speed on recent developments & expert insights.
What’s inside:
✅Q&A series on 🇪🇺Defence
✅Assessment of recent developments in the Euro-Atlantic area
✅Updates by our members
#militartypersonnel
Read more here: euromil.org/wp-content/u...

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Jul 7

Did you miss our Q&A series on #Europeandefence?
Catch up now on 4 exclusive interviews with top experts, revealing key insights into the latest developments and challenges shaping Europe's security landscape.
➡️Available here: euromil.org/euromil-wedn...

euromil.bsky.social @euromil.bsky.social · Jul 2

Read EUROMIL's latest Wednesday Q&A publication, with Maciej Stadejek, diving into 3 key questions on 🇪🇺 #Defence, with a spotlight on the White Paper on Defence Readiness 2030 and the #Preparedness Union Strategy.

Read more here: euromil.org/euromil-wedn...