EUROMIL

Dé belangenbehartiger van alle Europese militairen

De Europese Organisatie van Militaire Verenigingen (EUROMIL) spant zich in voor de sociale en professionele belangen van alle militairen binnen alle rangen in Europa. EUROMIL vormt een Europese koepelorganisatie van in totaal 34 vakbonden en vakcentrales, die de belangen behartigen van militair personeel in 22 landen. Het EUROMIL-hoofdkantoor bevindt zich in Brussel.

Namens Nederland zijn de AFMP en de MARVER bij EUROMIL aangesloten. Dit doen zij vanuit hun solidariteit met de militaire bonden uit alle Europese landen en natuurlijk met al het hierbij aangesloten militair personeel. Via diverse lobbytrajecten oefent EUROMIL invloed uit op het NAVO- en EU-beleid en op de Europese sociale wet- en regelgeving. Een goed voorbeeld hiervan zijn tien aanbevelingen van EUROMIL, die de NAVO enkele jaren terug heeft overgenomen en nu hanteert bij de planning van missies. Ook de huidige beschermende regels voor goede arbeidsomstandigheden en daaraan gerelateerde wetten voor militairen zijn te danken aan de inspanningen van EUROMIL. Nederlandse militairen zijn hiervan anno 2022 steeds minder uitgezonderd. De wetten vormen een nationale uitwerking van Europese wetgeving, waarin mede dankzij de lobby van EUROMIL in de afgelopen decennia ook steeds meer zaken voor militairen zijn opgenomen.

EUROMIL waarborgt een goede sociale dialoog tussen de Europese militaire bonden. Door deze dialoog, waaraan de AFMP en de MARVER natuurlijk hun steentje bijdragen, ontpopt EUROMIL zich de laatste jaren tot veel meer dan een lobbyorganisatie. Niet voor niets vormt deze organisatie vandaag de dag een serieuze gesprekspartner aan de Europese overlegtafel. Op politiek-strategisch niveau in Europa wordt er dan ook steeds meer geluisterd naar wat EUROMIL als Europese belangenbehartiger voor militairen allemaal te vertellen heeft. De afgelopen jaren namen militaire vertegenwoordigers van de NAVO en politieke vertegenwoordigers van het Europese parlement ook de moeite om tijdens de Presidiums van EUROMIL met leden de dialoog aan te gaan over diverse relevante onderwerpen.

Speerpunten

vakbondsrechten

EUROMIL spant zich in voor de vakbondsrechten van alle militairen in Europa en oefent invloed uit op het NAVO- en EU-beleid & de Europese sociale wet- en regelgeving

sociale dialoog

EUROMIL zet zich in voor het het recht van militairen om deel te mogen uitmaken van een vakbond of belangenorganisatie en zorgt voor een goede sociale dialoog tussen de Europese militaire bonden.

samenwerking

EUROMIL vindt gehoor op politiek-strategisch niveau in Europa. Daarnaast stimuleert EUROMIL internationale militaire samenwerking tijdens financieel-economische crisissen en pandemieën.

terugkoppeling

EUROMIL geeft terugkoppeling in het Nederlands na elk Presidium aan de kaderleden en besturen van onze bonden. Wij informeren jou vervolgens via onze kanalen.

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AUGC Raises Sexual Violence Case of Civil Guard to UN
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A Balanced View on Peace and Security
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Many of the demands made in this call — climate and security, gender equality, labour rights, trade union rights, and decent work for all — are also issues EUROMIL is actively working on. To give an example, EUROMIL has been regularly publishing its position papers on various such topics, as the use of depleted uranium. We also strongly believe that when military personnel are treated with respect, dignity, and fairness, they become the best defenders of these rights and values.
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Europeans Indifferent About Democracy, EMI study finds
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Veteran Employment in Ukraine: Rights, Not Quotas Alone
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In Portugal, after de complaint presented bij EUROMIL
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The historic breakthrough promoted by the AUGC is now law: the reform protecting employment after permanent disability has been published in the Official State Gazette
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José Morata: “Returning to the Civil Guard is closing a cycle that began with repression and ends with dignity.”
14 juli 2025 - In a force where for decades speaking out was not allowed, José Morata was one of the first to do so. In the 1990s, he promoted the creation of SUGC (Sindicato Unificado de Guardias Civiles) a clandestine union within the Civil Guard, at a time when joining was punishable by sanction. He paid a high price for it: he was expelled from the Civil Guard. But on the 20th of June 2025, more than 25 years later, and after hard and constant institutional work by AUGC, justice is finally being done.
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NATO and EUCO Boost Defence Goals: Money, Momentum but what about Manpower?
26 juni 2025 - The recent NATO Summit in The Hague and the European Council (EUCO) meeting in Brussels marked a significant shift in European defence posture. While reaffirming core principles such as collective defence and transatlantic unity, both summits were dominated by one clear message: defence spending must rise and fast.
NATO Allies committed to increasing defence and security-related expenditure to 5% of GDP by 2035. This ambitious pledge, outlined in the Hague Declaration, is split into two categories: at least 3.5% for core defence requirements, and up to 1.5% for broader security priorities, including cyber defence, innovation, and industrial support.
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A dangerous bill, Amersfoort, The Netherlands - MARVER and AFMP
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Starting with the rights of soldiers, the minister of defence can, under this law, suspend all rights of soldiers without consultation with parliament or trade unions. Their working time conditions, safety regulations, cases in which they are paid allowances, when they are entitled to a promotion and all other employment conditions are in danger. This reduces Dutch soldiers to pawns that can be moved anywhere without being entitled to anything. Of course, the current minister and state secretary of defence and the defence leadership will say that none of this will be the purpose of this law. And yes, we do indeed trust these people enough to know that they will not use this law in this way. But who are the next people in these positions? The current minister and state secretary are already part of a resigned government. The proposed law provides no guarantees that the next minister of defence can and will not use this law to wipe out all rights of soldiers.
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Denmark’s EU Presidency: A Strong Europe in a Changing World
24 juni 2025 - Under the motto “A Strong Europe in a Changing World,” Denmark assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the second half of 2025. With a sharp focus on security, competitiveness, and green transition, Denmark’s leadership will steer EU efforts in an increasingly volatile global landscape.
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Building Bridges for Military Rights: Highlights from the Rome Conference
9 juni 2025 - Rome, 5–6 June 2025 – EUROMIL co-led a landmark international conference on “Union Protections in European Military Corps: A Comparison for the Future,” hosted by the Italian associations NSC (Nuovo Sindacato Carabinieri) and SIAMO Esercito, with the cooperation of ASSODIPRO. The event brought together legal experts, academics, and political and military representatives to engage in a forward-looking debate on the rights and representation of military personnel across Europe.
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ANS promotes meetings with Sergeants: Pensions, Salaries, Collective Bargaining
5 juni 2025 - The National Sergeants’ Association (ANS) is organising meetings with sergeants to discuss pensions, salaries and collective bargaining. Several dozen sergeants attended meetings in different locations to discuss the three main topics that prompted these meetings.
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131e Algemene Vergadering van EUROMIL: 'Van cruciaal belang om diegenen die dienen te waarderen'
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Towards Human-Centric European Defence: EUROMIL’s Reflections on Recent EU Initiatives
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Minister of Defence of Bulgaria Atanas Zapryanov met with the President of EUROMIL, Emmanuel Jacob
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PFEARFU’s intervention in Parliament on the Ministry of National Defense bill
2 mei 2025 - PFEARFU recently made a significant intervention in the Hellenic Parliament regarding the Ministry of National Defence’s new bill on the regulation of health issues for the Armed Forces and related provisions.
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Security and Values: Why Climate and Inclusion Still Matter
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AUME Celebrates The 20 Years of its Foundation
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EUROMIL Welcomes the Adoption of the Annual CSDP Report
4 april 2025 - On Wednesday, 2 April, the European Parliament adopted its annual report on the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) during the plenary session. EUROMIL welcomes the adoption of this crucial report, which comes at a particularly significant moment given the evolving geopolitical landscape. The current security environment demands bold actions and enhanced cooperation among EU Member States to strengthen European defence.
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PFEARFU celebrates its 8 years anniversary
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A People-Focussed Turn in European Security: EUROMIL Welcomes the European Preparedness Union Strategy
27 maart 2025 - On 26 March 2025, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published the European Preparedness Union Strategy, a comprehensive and timely initiative aimed at strengthening the EU’s capacity to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises of all kinds. European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib and Roxana Minzatu, EU Commission Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness held a press conference to detailed present the strategy. For EUROMIL, the EU’s Preparedness Strategy represents a most welcome significant shift.
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EUROMIL’s Criticism of the White Paper on European Defence: A Missed Opportunity
19 maart 2025 - On 19 March 2025, the European Commission’s released the long-awaited White Paper on the Future of European Defence which has raised serious concerns within EUROMIL. The Paper was presented by the HRVP Kaja Kallas and Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, with the aim to be a step into building a European Defence Union and the overall defence readiness of the Member States. However, the use of the #EUDefenceIndustry at the background of the presentation raises the question whether the White Paper for European Defence should perhaps be entitled a “White Paper for the European Defence Industry”. In more details, the document extensively discusses investment in the defence industry, but it fails to acknowledge the crucial role of military personnel, leaving a significant gap in the vision for a truly unified European Defence Union.
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BUAFWA meets the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria
17 maart 2025 - The Bulgarian Armed Forces Women’s Association (BUAFWA) met with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria, Atanas Zapryanov, on March 10 at the Ministry of Defence. The Minister expressed appreciation for the contributions of women in uniform to the development of military capabilities and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for women in the armed forces.
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European Commission work program 2025: Towards a European Defence Union
13 februari 2025 The European Commission presented its work program for 2025 entitled “Moving forward together: a Bolder, Simpler, Faster Union”, outlining a broad set of initiatives aimed at strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy and overall capacities. While the program prioritizes simplification to drive investment and competitiveness through measures such as the Omnibus proposals, the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act, and the Clean Industrial Deal, defence and security are now more integrated than ever into the EU’s broader policy framework. As Europe navigates an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, ensuring a robust and resilient defence sector is no longer just a strategic ambition but it has become a necessity. To begin with, initiatives like the Omnibus proposals or the Clea
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EUROMIL Meets with Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Leaders to Discuss Defence Reforms
30 januari 2025 - On 30 January 2025, EUROMIL representatives met in Brussels with key figures from the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NAKO) and the Public Anti-Corruption Council (PAC) under Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense. The discussions focused on Ukraine’s ongoing defense reforms, anti-corruption initiatives, military personnel and veterans and the growing role of civil society in ensuring transparency and accountability within the security sector.
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The firing of US Inspectors General and the possible consequences!
27 januari 2025 - President Donald Trump’s decision to fire several Inspectors General (IGs) from key federal agencies has prompted a flurry of public statements about government accountability and the need for independent oversight in the United States. Among those affected are the inspectors general of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), whose positions are critical to ensuring trust, efficiency, and ethics in government. The move has raised serious concerns about the potential impact on these agencies, their policies, and the people they serve, including military personnel and veterans.
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Rutte’s Hearing at the European Parliament: Balancing Defence and Social Systems
14 januari 2025 - The hearing of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the European Parliament on Monday 13 January 2025, highlighted critical issues about Europe’s defence spending and its broader implications. Rutte’s call for increased defence investment is timely given the current geopolitical threats, but it also raises questions about balancing this with social systems, recruitment challenges, and divergent priorities among EU nations.
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EUROMIL-publicaties in OpLinie & Interventie
In het vier keer per jaar verschijnende ledenmagazine OpLinie van de AFMP en het ledenmagazine Interventie van de MARVER besteden we regelmatig aandacht aan de inspanningen van EUROMIL. Zo vind je in de december-uitgave van OpLinie een uitgebreid verslag van de recente 132e Algemene Vergadering van EUROMIL in Parijs. Kaderraadslid Gil Bruel was bij de AV aanwezig namens de AFMP. MARVER-voorzitter Sven Schuitema en René Schilperoort waren er namens de MARVER.

De pdf van de nieuwste OpLinie met dit verslag is hier te lezen.

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