Category Archives: European Affairs

The leadership of Israel in NATO

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Israeli President Reuven Rivlin visited NATO HQ in Brussels and met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on June 21.  The meeting was to establish a closer partnership between Israel and NATO.         The new measure to deepen the NATO-Israeli cooperation followed by the decision made earlier this year, on May 4th 2016,  by NATO to agree on opening an Israel Mission at the NATO HQ.

“NATO and Israel have a long relationship and we are longstanding partners. I very much look forward to visiting Israel and to develop an even closer relationship with Israel in the coming years.” Reaffirmed NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, June 21, 2016 © NATO

June 21, 2016 © NATO 

  1. Additional:  NATO agrees Israel Mission to NATO
  2. NATO Standing Maritime-2 visited Israel 

The aftermath of UK Referendum on EU

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UK FCO

24 June 2016 © UK Foreign Office

Statement by President Obama on the outcome of the UK referendum:

“The people of the United Kingdom have spoken, and we respect their decision. The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is enduring, and the United Kingdom’s membership in NATO remains a vital cornerstone of U.S. foreign, security, and economic policy. So too is our relationship with the European Union,” June 24, 2016 @ The White House

Statement by Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands on the outcome of UK referendum:

“The result of the UK referendum is disappointing. We must now look for stable solutions, calmly, and one step at a time. It is important to ensure stability. We are in the process of reforming the European Union. This result is an incentive to carry on with that reform and work hard for more prosperity, more jobs and more security. Particularly for a country like the Netherlands, cooperation is of vital importance.”  June 24,  2016 © MFA of the Netherlands

Statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg  on the outcome of the referendum in UK:

“The British people have decided to leave the European Union. As it defines the next chapter in its relationship with the EU, I know that the United Kingdom’s position in NATO will remain unchanged. The UK will remain a strong and committed NATO Ally, and will continue to play its leading role in our Alliance”   June 24, 2016 © NATO  

Dear Readers, from our side we don’t have any words to add except ‘We are devastated by this out come as we see it, how in a broader context it would affect unfortunately– the entire Europe not only the United Kingdom. (the Editor)

The United Kingdom Stay with us et Pour toujours…..

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The United Kingdom…… its Leadership in Europe ………and in the World

EUCOM, UKThe United Kingdom and its deep rooted Western Values,  its long standing Philosophical Ideals, Visions…….and Leadership. 

An Empire, whilst it thrived for centuries…….. changed the  World with its Alluring touch forever ……..

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The Netherlands EU Presidency and the Cooperation between Europe’s Security Services

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The Netherlands thrusts forward to increase the Cooperation between Europe’s Security Services

Logo kleur hoge resolutie Protected by Copyright LawCooperation between Europe’s security services is being stepped up in order to combat terrorism and jihadist violence. A recently launched platform is allowing intelligence to be shared more effectively. This means that information on European foreign fighters is now available to all participating security services. This is important, as jihadist networks are increasingly operating across national borders. The increased cooperation has led to considerable advances in the way European security services work together.

Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk emphasised this in his speech at the meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council on 10 June.   10 June 2016  © MFA of the Netherlands

NATO Exercise BALTOPS 2016

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NATO Exercise BALTOPS  June 3-19, 2016,  launched in the Baltic Sea Region of Estonia.…. Finland….. and  Sweden, with the successful upshot,  completes its final strike in Kiel-Germany on June 18th.

BALTOPS 2016June 12, 2016 © U.S. Navy

The BALTOPS 2016,  was the largest Exercise combining of Naval Maritime and Air Defence of 17 Allied Nations, contributing over 6,100 Troops, more than  60 Military Aircrafts,  45 Ships and Submarines, added with over 800 Amphibious Troops,  to Exercise and Enhance their Joint Capabilities during the time of peace as well as crisis and conflicts.

Vice Adm. James G. Foggo, III, speaks with Finnish Coastal Rangers in BALTOPS Excercise. UTO_SWEDEN JUNE 12, 2016

 

 

Vice Adm. James G. Foggo, III, commander Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, speaks with Finnish Coastal Rangers during the Exercise BALTOPS 2016. June 12, 2016 © U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class America A. Henry

“We completed an extremely successful BALTOPS 2016. Over 5,000 Sailors, Airmen and Marines from 17 nations trained across the full spectrum of Maritime Operations. Similar to trust, you can’t surge Interoperability—we have to train together to Operate together seamlessly. We are committed to Baltic Security and have already starting planning BALTOPS 2017.”  Affirmed Vice Admiral James Foggo III, Commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO and the Commander of U.S. 6th Flee.  June 2016   © U.S NAVAL Forces Europe-Africa.

Additional:  NATO Multinational Exercise BALTOPS 2016

NATO and Collective Cyber Defence

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Press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg  following the North Atlantic Council’s Ministerial meeting in Brussels:

“Just like Air, Sea and Land, Cyber Defence is part of collective Defence.

Most crises and conflicts today have a Cyber dimension.

So treating Cyber as an Operational domain would enable us to better protect our missions and Operations.”  emphasized  Secretary General Stoltenberg on the importance of Cyber Defence. June 14, 2016 © NATO

 

Also on Cyber Defense:  EU and NATO cyber Defence cooperation

The Netherlands EU Presidency and creating a Smart Europe

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Logo kleur hoge resolutie Protected by Copyright Law More than 160 speakers at ‘European Industrial Technologies 2016 – Creating a Smart Europe’ Conference in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands is honoured to be hosting the fourth European Industrial Technologies Conference, an associated event tying in with the Netherlands EU Presidency in the first half of 2016. The conference will be held from 22 to 24 June in RAI Amsterdam. Industrial Technologies 2016 is the largest networking conference in the field of new production technologies, materials, nanotechnology, biotechnology and digitisation in Europe.  June 2, 2016© the MFA

The United Kingdom updated National plan on Business and Human Rights

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FCO logo Copyright Protected by Law The RT Hon Baroness Anelay has announced in Parliament the update of the UK’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights.

“I am pleased that we have today published our updated National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. The Plan rightly acknowledges the duty of Government but also sets out our expectation that UK businesses will act responsibly and in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles, wherever they operate.

Human Rights are at the heart of both our Diplomats’ and Ministers’ work and this updated National Action Plan clearly restates our conviction that the promotion of business and respect for human rights go hand in hand.”  stated the Rt Hon Baroness Anelay May 13, 2106 © UK Foreign Office

Good Business: Implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, by UK Government

Australia and Europe in solidarity with the U.S

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1-Australia DFAT-logo Protected by copy right Law“All Austrian stand with the people of the United States today, against terror and against hate.”   “We convey our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families and those who are injured” expressed Prime Minister Turnbull  of Australia June 12, 2016 © DFAT

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of all European States, including:  Austria,  Australia,  Belgium,   Denmark,   Finland,  France,   Germany,  Hungary   Iceland,  Israel,   Norway,  Poland,   Sweden,   the Netherlands,    the United Kingdom,   the European Union Diplomatic Delegation to the U.S,    High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,    Czech Republic,   NATO Secretary General   expressed deeply their shock and sadness on the terrorist attack in Orlando and reaffirmed their Solidarity and Standing with the United States.

A tragic day in the U.S

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President Obama on the Tragic Shooting in Orlando

“Today, as Americans, we grieve the brutal murder — a horrific massacre — of dozens of innocent people. We pray for their families, who are grasping for answers with broken hearts. We stand with the people of Orlando, who have endured a terrible attack on their city. Although it’s still early in the investigation, we know enough to say that this was an act of terror and an act of hate. And as Americans, we are united in grief, in outrage, and in resolve to defend our people.” June 12, 2016 © The White House

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