Frontline voices: 25 years of women, peace and security - Friends of Europe

Peace built without women isn’t real peace!
EUROMIL's President @emmanueljacob.bsky.social will join
#friendsofeurope’s #FrontlineVoices debate to discuss how women on the frontlines are driving peace & security in
Europe and beyond.
📍 Join us on 4 November: www.friendsofeurope.org/events/front...

📰The newest edition of our #newsletter is out. Get up to speed on recent developments & expert insights.
What’s inside:
✅ EUROMIL's recent General Assembly
✅ Special focus on WPS, Democracy & Security
✅ News & Updates by our members
Find out more here: euromil.org/wp-content/u...

EUROMIL held its 132nd General Assembly Meeting 16-17 October, in Paris (France) - EUROMIL On 16-17 October, EUROMIL held its General Assembly in Paris (France). EUROMIL’s President, Emmanuel Jacob opened the conference by welcoming the members and the participants, underscoring the progres...

Our GA took place 16–17 October in Paris 🇫🇷. Engaging panels featured distinguished speakers on topics as the right of association, the role of reserve forces, Europe's defence, resilience & energy security. Discussions also focused on issues affecting #militarypersonnel. euromil.org/euromil-hold...

Ten years after the creation of French APNMs, EUROMIL believes the legislation must now be improved and aligned with Art 5 and 6 of the European Social Charter. EUROMIL will submit a Collective Complaint v. France to the European Committee of Social Rights. @coe.int #SocialRights #ECSR #France

On World Mental Health Day, EUROMIL stresses that the mental health of military personnel, should stand out as a pressing concern as they play a vital role in ensuring safety and security, often facing challenging and demanding situations that can have profound effects on their well-being.

EUROMIL at the 17th ICOAF: Building Bridges and Promoting Inclusion - EUROMIL From 7 to 9 October 2025, representatives from more than 35 countries gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 17th International Conference of Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces (ICOAF)....

From 7 to 9 October 2025, the President of EUROMIL attended in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 17th International Conference of Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces (ICOAF). Read more about the event here: euromil.org/euromil-at-t...

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 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...

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.
Read more 👇
euromil.org/democracy-un...

New Psychological Scheme - EUROMIL 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 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

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.

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'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 Strasbourg 12/09/2025

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

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.

EUROMIL Strengthens Partnerships During Visit to Ukraine - EUROMIL 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...

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...

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

🕯️ 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

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

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

➡️ 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-...

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

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-...

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

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...

A Balanced View on Peace and Security - EUROMIL 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...

🕊️ 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

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.

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

“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...

🕯️ 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

📰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
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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...

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...

🇺🇦 Today, Ukraine marks Constitution Day — a symbol of sovereignty, democracy, and resilience since 1996.

EUROMIL stands in solidarity with all those defending these values.

#Ukraine #ConstitutionDay #Solidarity #EUROMIL