When does an incident stop being an incident? | Emmanuel Jacob

Recent incidents involving drones and missiles crossing into NATO territory have raised important questions about deterrence, political signalling and resilience. In this personal reflection, I share ...

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Lezersbrief: ‘‘Moderne flexibiliteit’ op het werk: wie heeft daarom gevraagd?’

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When Europe Burns, Coordination Is No Longer Enough

The views expressed in this article are my own and are intended to contribute to the discussion on how Europe can better prepare for climate-related emergencies. Floods, wildfires and other climate-re...

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Recruitment and Retention Remain the Greatest Personnel Challenge for European Armed Forces - EUROMIL

EUROMIL publishes the results of its 2026 Survey on Recruitment and Retention The European Organisation of Military Associations and Trade Unions (EUROMIL) has published the results of its latest surv...

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Trump's pick for UN chief? Gianni Infantino, reportedly

Trump and Infantino, who heads football's world governing body FIFA, have formed a close and somewhat controversial relationship in recent years.

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Lezersbrief: ‘Joris Luyendijk drukt ons met onze neus op de ongemakkelijke, maar noodzakelijke realiteit over Oekraïne’

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📢 ANALYSE: De 'accordeonweek' – Een breekijzer voor flexibiliteit, of een sociaal-economisch mijnenveld? | Emmanuel Jacob

Flexibiliteit op de arbeidsmarkt: voor wie eigenlijk? Met de zogenaamde accordeonuurroosters zouden werknemers tijdens drukke periodes tot 50 uur per week en 12 uur per dag kunnen werken, met compens...

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The second half of 2026: uncertainty is becoming a security risk of its own | Emmanuel Jacob

The first half of 2026 has already challenged many of our assumptions. What, then, should we expect from the months ahead? In this personal outlook, I consider some of the developments Europe should ...

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Defence Budgets Can Grow Overnight. Armed Forces Cannot | Emmanuel Jacob

Defence budgets can grow overnight. Armed forces cannot. That was my main takeaway after the NATO Summit in Ankara and attending in person the Allies in Ankara forum. The debate has evolved. We are ...

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The US ambassador had Belgian police stop our reporting

Yesterday evening, the United States held its ”Freedom 250” celebration – paid by private companies, organised by the three American embassies in Brus

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Modern Leadership in a Changing Climate: Are We Ready?

A recent Belgian newspaper article on the training of candidate non-commissioned officers during the current heatwave prompted me to reflect on a broader issue facing armed forces across Europe. The a...

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Defence, Europe and the Risk of Looking Only Through National Glasses

By Emmanuel Jacob – written in a personal capacity Over the last weeks, much attention has been given to discussions on the next European Union budget for the period 2028–2034. As expected, different ...

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Beyond 5%: Europe's Defence Challenge Is Still People

By Emmanuel Jacob – written in a personal capacity As NATO leaders prepare to meet next month in Ankara, much of the discussion is expected to focus on spending targets, capabilities and burden sharin...

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From Commitments to Capabilities: What EUROMIL Expects from the NATO Summit in Ankara - EUROMIL

As NATO leaders gather in Ankara in July 2026, the Alliance faces a security environment that remains as challenging as ever. Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to shape European security, while i...

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Lezersbrief: ‘Doen alsof elke investering in defensie per definitie fout of immoreel is, getuigt van weinig realiteitszin’

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European Defence Union: Are We Reaching the Point of No Return?

European Defence Union: Are We Reaching the Point of No Return? By Emmanuel Jacob – written in a personal capacity For decades, the idea of a European Defence Union was discussed as a distant ambition...

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U.S. declines to support UN statement on Russia’s new threats against Kyiv

The United States did not join a joint statement by nearly 50 UN member states condemning Russia’s new threats to strike Kyiv and calls to evacuate foreign em

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AI in Defence: Technology Must Support Humanity, Not Replace It - EUROMIL

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming defence and security. From intelligence analysis and cyber defence to operational support on the battlefield, AI is no longer a future concept. It ...

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Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights publishes new Mission Freedom magazine - EUROMIL

The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Dmytro Lubinets, has released a new edition of Mission Freedom, providing an overview of recent efforts to return Ukrainian prisoners of war...

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Feeding Defence Without Feeding Distrust Why Europe must not turn security spending into a democratic blind spot

By Emmanuel Jacob – written in a personal capacity The NATO decision taken at the Hague Summit to move towards spending 5% of GDP on security and defence — including 3.5% for core defence and 1.

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Lezersbrief: ‘Het debat over een Europees leger verdient meer dan slogans en karikaturen’ | Emmanuel Jacob

Het debat over Europese defensie verdient meer dan slogans en karikaturen. Ik begrijp de vaststelling dat Europa sterker moet investeren in veiligheid en defensie. Maar wanneer het debat over een “Eur...

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Waarom defensie wel rekruten vindt in Antwerpen, maar niet in Brussel: ‘Op het vlak van diversiteit en inclusie hinkt ons leger achterop’ | Emmanuel Jacob

Gevraagd door DeMorgen om te reageren op het debat rond rekrutering bij Defensie en de opvallende verschillen tussen Antwerpen en Brussel. De discussie toont opnieuw aan dat de uitdagingen voor Defen...

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MEPs Launch European Defence Union Initiative as Pressure Grows for Stronger European Security Cooperation - EUROMIL

A new cross-party initiative inside the European Parliament is giving fresh political momentum to the debate on Europe’s defence future. More than 30 Members of the European Parliament from the main p...

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