Under the Leadership of Germany’s OSCE Chairmanship, the OSCE-wide Counter-Terrorism Conference on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization took place in Berlin, from 31 May – 1. June 2016. Watch the opening Session of the Conference, speaking of H.E Foreign Minister Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, H.E Interior Minister Dr. Thomas de Maizière, and H.E OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier, May 31, 2016. “A challenge We must all Tackle together” by Foreign Office May 31, 2016 News from Germany OSCE Chairmanship News from Foreign Office News from Bundeskanzlerin
At the last European Council of the Dutch Presidency a new Strategy was presented for the EU’s external policy. As holder of the Presidency, the Netherlands has pressed for just such a joint European Security Strategy. ‘The geopolitical Security situation in Europe has changed dramatically over the past few years,’ ‘This strategy gives a fresh impetus to the EU’s Foreign policy, with an emphasis on security and resilience. If member states act in concert, like members of an orchestra, we can accelerate Europe’s responses to world events and boost the… Read more The Netherlands Leadership in pressing a new Security Strategy in Europe →
In the exclusive interview series, this time we have the occasion of getting a glimpse inside of the European Union’s Law-Enforcement Agency, and the honour of an interview with Mr… Read more Interview with the Deputy Director of EUROPOL, Operations Department →
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.… Read more The aftermath of UK Referendum on EU →
The United Kingdom….. its Leadership in Europe ……and in the World The United Kingdom and its deep rooted Western Values, its long standing Philosophical Ideals, Visions…….and Leadership. An Empire, whilst it thrived… Read more The United Kingdom Stay with us et Pour toujours →
The Netherlands thrusts forward to increase the Cooperation between Europe’s Security Services Cooperation 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… Read more The Netherlands EU Presidency and the Cooperation between Europe’s Security Services →
The German Navy’s most resourceful Eagle, who flies so high in the day time and in the shimmering nights. Puissant and versatile ….a mighty creature whose life has been intertwined with the Oceans….… Read more Die Bundeswehr in Operation Atalanta-7 →
The Bundespolizei (German Law-Enforcement) has been holding a pivotal role in the UN and EU External missions in the last thirty years by deploying its personnel from: Polizeibeamten der Länder … Read more The Bundespolizei in the UN and EU External Missions-1 →