EUROMIL General Assembly in Stockholm Highlights Shared Challenges and the Need to Put Personnel First - EUROMIL EUROMIL held its 133rd General Assembly on 17 April 2026 in Stockholm, on board the Teaterskeppet, bringing together member associations from across Europe at a time of rapid change in the security an...

EUROMIL’s 133rd GA in Stockholm: shared challenges, changing security landscape—and one clear message: defence starts with people. Retention, fair conditions and recognition must come first.
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National Police and Civil Guard officers will join together in a solemn celebration at the Almudena Cathedral - EUROMIL National Police and Civil Guard officers will unite in a solemn ceremony at the Almudena Cathedral to pay tribute to those who have fallen in the line of duty and to pray for recognition of the risks ...

National Police/Civil Guard officers will gather at the Almudena Cathedral to honour those who have fallen in the line of duty and call for recognition of the risks they face. EUROMIL supports the call for dignity, fair conditions, and proper recognition of service. euromil.org/national-pol...

Strengthening Mental Health in the Armed Forces: A European Imperative - EUROMIL On 4 March 2026, EUROMIL co-organized a mental health conference with MEP Liesbet Sommen and Wouter Beke, titled “Strengthening Mental Health in the Armed Forces: A European Imperative”. The event hel...

On 4 March 2026, EUROMIL co-organized the "Strengthening Mental Health in the Armed Forces: A European Imperative" conference with MEP Liesbet Sommen and Wouter Beke.
Link to the article: euromil.org/strengthenin...

@liesbetsommen.bsky.social @wouterbeke.bsky.social
#mentalhealth #armedforces

On #IWD2026, EUROMIL recognises women serving in Europe’s armed forces.

#GiveToGain: strengthening rights, representation and working conditions for all service members benefits everyone.

Germany’s Bundeswehr: Parliamentary Oversight, Member Association Perspectives, and the Path Ahead - EUROMIL The 2025 Annual Report of the Bundeswehr Parliamentary Commissioner was recently presented to the German Bundestag, offering a forward-looking take on internal developments and external expectations. ...

Germany’s armed forces are expanding, but personnel conditions, leadership culture and oversight remain central issues.

EUROMIL highlights the debate following the latest parliamentary report and the perspective of our German member, the @dbwv.bsky.social

🔗 euromil.org/germanys-bun...

A few more days until EUROMIL's Mental Health Conference!
The event will take place at the Press Club Brussels Europe on 4 March 2026.
Register now by clicking on the following link: forms.gle/Cid5tNAdEqzT...

#mentalhealth #military

Four Years of War. Silence Is Not an Option. - EUROMIL On 24 February 2026, we mark four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Four years of war that have brought immense human suffering, shattered lives, and tested Europe’s co...

Four years of war. Silence is not an option.
24 February marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
EUROMIL’s solidarity remains unbroken.
#SlavaUkraini

Watch our video message and join us in standing with Ukraine. Link: euromil.org/four-years-o...

Only 2 weeks left until EUROMIL's Mental Health Conference!
The panels will address operational and psychological stress factors in military service, alongside other considerations of mental health(care).
You can register by clicking on the following link: forms.gle/uTHAVB5itGLh...

9th Panhellenic Congress of POMENS Delegates - EUROMIL The 9th Panhellenic Congress of Delegates of the Panhellenic Federation of Armed Forces Unions (POMENS), held in Athens, marked more than another institutional gathering. It marked a turning point. Un...

The 9th Panhellenic Congress of Delegates of the Panhellenic Federation of Armed Forces Unions (POMENS) reaffirmed leadership continuity and a clear, substantive direction.

Read more here: euromil.org/9th-panhelle...

Under Destruction Munich Security Conference 2026: Three Days of Reckoning, Recalibration and Open Questions - EUROMIL Munich, 13–15 February 2026 — The 62nd edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) once again transformed Munich into the focal point of global security debate. Long before the first keynote speec...

MSC 2026 showed a world under destruction and an unfinished debate.
“We still need clarity on where Europe wants to go and how its defence should look.”— @emmanueljacob.bsky.social, President of EUROMIL
Full article 👉 euromil.org/under-destru...

#MSC2026 #EuropeanDefence

EUROMIL welcomes the #ECSR decision in Complaint No. 212/2022, finding violations on public holiday compensation and overtime for Irish Defence Forces personnel. Service must go hand in hand with fair working conditions and adequate remuneration.
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EUROMIL Co-Organises Roundtable on People in Defence in Sofia - EUROMIL On 4 February 2026, EUROMIL participated in and co-organised a high-level roundtable in Sofia, Bulgaria on the challenges and opportunities related to people serving in defence. The forum was organise...

On 4 Feb, EUROMIL co-hosted a roundtable in Sofia with BUAFWA, and the support of MoD to discuss #PeopleInDefence, recruitment, careers, work-life balance & equal opportunities. Investing in people means #StrengtheningDefence.
Read more here: euromil.org/euromil-co-o...

On the World Cancer Day, EUROMIL calls for safer working environment for all workers and closer cooperation to minimalize the exposure to cancer-causing agents at work.

CS Participated in the No Words Demonstration in Copenhagen - EUROMIL On 31 January, people gathered in Copenhagen for the No Words demonstration — as far as the eye could see. The march went from the Monument for Denmark’s Fallen at Kastellet to the US Embassy. The Cha...

CS - @cs-dk.bsky.social took part in the No Words demonstration in Copenhagen on 31 Jan. Together with many others, they marched from the Monument for Denmark’s Fallen to the US Embassy to honour those who served and sacrificed.

“Loyalty must go both ways.”

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EUROMIL, in cooperation with MEP Liesbet Sommen and Wouter Beke, is pleased to invite you to the conference on “Strengthening Mental Health in the Armed Forces: A European Imperative” held on 4 March.
More information: euromil.org/event/streng...

@liesbetsommen.bsky.social @wouterbeke.bsky.social

The 2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy: what it means for Europe – and for the people who serve - EUROMIL The 2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy (NDS) confirms a long-term shift in U.S. security policy. While the United States continues to affirm its commitment to NATO, Europe is now expected to take pri...

The #UnitedStates shifts its defence priorities — and #Europe must step up. But do we invest enough in our service members?
👉 Read more: euromil.org/the-2026-u-s...

Kyiv Today: A Testimony from Our Colleagues - EUROMIL It started with a simple question: “How is it with you in Kyiv?” The answer we received that evening was anything but simple. After one of the largest Russian attacks in recent months (night of 8–9 Ja...

Kyiv today: electricity for only hours a day, no heating, no water — yet people keep working, helping others, and holding on. Ukraine must not fade from our attention.

Read the testimony 👉 euromil.org/kyiv-today-a...

Strengthening Defence Starts with Supporting Those Who Served - EUROMIL At a time when national defence debates across Europe and beyond are increasingly urgent, discussions too often focus narrowly on budgets, recruitment figures or force structure. Yet the true strength...

How societies support those who served is a key part of defence resilience. In this article, Hugh MIlroy (Veterans Aid #UK) explains why #veteran support is the missing link in addressing today’s defence challenges.

Read more on EUROMIL’s website: euromil.org/strengthenin...

Greece: Parliament adopts Armed Forces “Roadmap for the Transition to the New Era” on 9 January – PFEARFU-POMENS announces legal action - EUROMIL The Hellenic Parliament adopted, on 9 January, by majority, the draft law of the Ministry of National Defence entitled “Roadmap for the Transition of the Hellenic Armed Forces to the New Era.” The new...

Greece has passed a major reform of its Armed Forces. The law sparked strong opposition from military personnel. Read about PFEARFU - Panhellenic Federation of Armed Forces Unions actions here: euromil.org/greece-parli...

Spanish Military Association Promotes European Recognition of High-Risk Security Professions - EUROMIL EUROMIL is pleased to share the following article from the Asociación Unificada de Guardias Civiles (AUGC), highlighting the efforts of our Spanish colleagues in Brussels to promote the recognition of...

Security professions, risk, and recognition: our Spanish colleagues from AUGC explain their recent engagement in Brussels.

You can find the article here: euromil.org/spanish-mili...

#AUGC #AUME #securityprofessions #highriskprofessions

From Defence Rhetoric to Defence Reality in Europe - EUROMIL Recent statements by Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space, have given new momentum to the debate on Europe’s future security and defence posture. In his speech in Sweden and s...

Europe’s defence debate is shifting. After EU Commissioner Kubilius’ remarks, ideas like a 100,000-strong force are back on the table. Read EUROMIL’s President remarks on how ambition, realism, & the human dimension must go hand in hand in shaping Europe’s defence future.
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We applaud the ambition to strengthen European defence, but any new force or replacement of troops will fail if Europe ignores the people in uniform. Recruitment, retention, working conditions, rights and democratic oversight must come first. @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu

Tanja Kreil and the Opening of the Armed Forces to Women in Europe - EUROMIL More than two decades ago, a single legal case triggered a profound and lasting transformation in the European armed forces. The name Tanja Kreil has since become synonymous with one of the most impor...

In January 2000, the ECJ ruling in the Tanja Kreil case opened all military careers in Germany to women. Supported by @dbwv.bsky.social (DBwV), this decision became a European milestone for equality in the armed forces. #WomenInUniform euromil.org/tanja-kreil-...

The UK’s New Armed Forces Commissioner: Reform, Expectations, and Open Questions - EUROMIL In 2025, the United Kingdom adopted a significant reform in the field of military oversight by creating the post of Armed Forces Commissioner. The new institution will replace the Service Complaints O...

The UK has created a new Armed Forces Commissioner, replacing the Service Complaints Ombudsman and expanding oversight of service life and welfare.
Its credibility will depend on who is appointed first — and real independence.
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Identity, Loyalty and Service in Modern Armed Forces - EUROMIL Reflections following a LinkedIn post by Fabio Nilgen Alvarez In a recent LinkedIn post, published in reaction to recurring public debates on dual citizenship and military service, Fabio Nilgen Alvare...

What does loyalty really mean in modern armed forces?
A reflection inspired by a LinkedIn post by Navy Officer Fabio Nilgen Alvarez highlights why identity is plural and loyalty is proven through service.

Read the full article:
👉 euromil.org/identity-loy...

📰 The new edition of our #newsletter is out.
Get up to speed on recent developments and expert insights.
What’s inside:
✅ EUROMIL’s 2025 wrap-up
✅ Special European security and defence
✅ News and Updates by our members
Find out more:
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Urgent call by European civil society to the European leaders and the leadership of the European Union - European Movement We invite member organisations of the European Movement International network, as well as partners outside our network, to support the statement and add their organisation’s name to the list of signat...

We must stand up for our Union.

Our democracy and our independence depend on it. 🇪🇺

Read our statement: europeanmovement.eu/publication-...

A New U.S. Strategy and a New Reality for Europe - EUROMIL When the United States published its new National Security Strategy (NSS) in December 2025, it marked a significant moment for transatlantic relations. For many years, critical remarks from Washington...

New U.S. strategy. New reality for Europe.
Less automatic support from Washington means Europe must step up — politically, militarily, and socially.
EUROMIL explains ⬇️
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From #BSC2025 to @dbwv.bsky.social Hauptversammlung in Berlin: Europe’s defence depends on solidarity.
Proud to stand with the DBwV for a stronger, human-centred defence community. @emmanueljacob.bsky.social

At the Berlin Security Conference with the EUROMIL team — discussing Europe & NATO: Reliable Resilience, Credible Deterrence. Proud to take part.