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Un mouvement massif de population a été observé dans la soirée du mardi 1er juillet vers le site de déplacés de Roe dans le territoire de Djugu, à la suite d'une attaque menée par des miliciens de la CODECO contre une position des FARDC à Blukwa-Ruu, localité située à proximité ( Ituri).

Alzheimer’s disease is often diagnosed too late. A multi-national survey reveals barriers and points the way forward. Early diagnosis must become the standard to ensure patient’s meaningful interventions with the greatest impact. The time to act is now.

But Denmark has only limited tools at its disposal during its presidency to work around Hungary's veto on EU enlargement.

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Passengers boarding planes in Europe today enjoy the benefits of deregulated and integrated air transport network – thanks to the creation of the EU single market in air services in the 1990s. But the EU aviation policy did not stop at regional borders. Having been repeatedly dismissed in the past, the European Commission now conducts a fully-fledged EU External Aviation Policy (EAP), complete with formal strategies, institutions and legal frameworks.  

This shift is striking, because, to this day, international aviation remains a system dominated by sovereign nation states. The EU lacks formal legal status within the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the main forum for discussing global air transport, and cannot sit at the table as a full member. Yet somehow, it is widely perceived as a key player in this policy domain.  

How is this possible? 

This blog post reflects on the evolving role of the European Union as a sui generis actor in global aviation governance, drawing on my doctoral research presented at the 2025 UACES Graduate Forum in Athens. It explores how the EU has created and expanded the EAP, not through treaty reform or a one-time transfer of power , but by using a mixture of legal assertiveness, technical expertise, regulatory entrepreneurship, and narrative-building to firmly anchor itself within the international aviation system.  

Achieving a foothold 

Historically, international aviation has been dominated by state-to-state arrangements under the 1944 Chicago Convention. In this Chicago-bilateral system, sovereignty is paramount, and states are reluctant to allow changes.  

Following the U.S. deregulation, the European Community established a common internal aviation policy. However, when it comes to relations with non-EU countries, Member States have successfully blocked any transfer of power to the European level.  

This began to change in 2002, when the European Court of Justice ruled on European Court of Justice decision on the “Open Skies” Agreements cases. While the ruling did not grant the Commission exclusive competence, it did provide partial recognition over certain technical areas and deemed = nationality clauses in bilateral Air Service Agreements (ASAs) to be incompatible with EU law.  

Crucially, the Commission seized this narrow legal opening and used it as a springboard for broader international engagement.  

Complex and ongoing construction  

Although 2002 is often considered as the formal beginning of the EAP, the development of this policy does not tell a story of clear legal handover or the Commission’s sudden empowerment. Rather, it is a case of strategic manoeuvring and the effective bypassing of legal constraints – a decades-long process that is yet to conclude. 

Taking a closer look reveals that it unfolds through four interconnected areas of action.  

The first and most prominent pillar is aimed at expanding legal competencies in practice. Despite Member States retaining control and only granting the Commission a negotiating mandate on a case-by-case basis, with defined guidelines, the EU has steadily built a significant portfolio of successful ASAs. It has also developed accompanying legal instruments, such as Bilateral Agreements on Civil Aviation Safety (BASAs) and various Working Arrangements covering technical matters, while also expanding the thematic scope of these agreements to include issues such as environmental protection and social standards. 

Alongside these legal actions, the Commission has invested heavily in building technical expertise. They have drawn on experience from internal market deregulation, and have established thematic directorates and staffed technical teams. The EASA also played a role here acting as specialized agency that collects data on safety (and later, environmental protection) and as a body that certifies third-country operators and oversees compliance with EU standards.  

Regulatory activity has also become a tool for establishing global presence. The Commission leveraged their legislative initiative to introduce rules that extend beyond EU borders, either through the conditionality of access to the EU market, regulatory convergence, or the broader ‘Brussels effect’. This also provided an opportunity to engage further with third countries at an operational level through audits and assistance schemes. The Commission also seeks to actively support ICAO’s regulatory efforts, thus solidifying the EU presence in the network. 

Finally, we can observe EU efforts to gain external recognition through its relationships with incumbent sectoral organizations at a regional and global levels. The strategies employed vary depending on the context.  

Regionally, the EU has gradually eclipsed the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) as the regional forum for discussing aviation issues in Europe, and vehicle for coordinating the positions among European states ahead of global negotiations. It has also positioned itself as a central player in relation to EUROCONTROL, to the point where the organisation is sometimes mistaken for an EU agency – despite being a separate body with a broader European membership of 43 states.  

Meanwhile, at a global level, unable to achieve full membership in ICAO, the EU still built a daily (hybrid) presence through its own representative office in Montréal. They play an active role at the technical and preparatory levels, providing data and expertise; and engage in technical cooperation, conducting supervision, and supporting international projects.  

Political persistence  

What this story also reveals is a sustained political determination that has endured over time, particularly within the European Commission. Despite changes in leadership, the agenda has remained quite consistent. EU officials have shown remarkable persistence, and while political resistance and legal ambiguity still exist, the Commission has succeeded in establishing a role for the EU that far exceeds its formal powers. This makes the EAP a valuable case study in how the EU exercises agency under constraints and how it shapes international governance, even without a formal seat at the table. 

The post Navigating Change: The EU’s Emerging Role in Global Aviation Governance appeared first on Ideas on Europe.

Michaela Engelmeier, head of social association SoVD, described the cancellation of the tax cut as a “fatal signal”.

STELLUNGNAHME zu dem Vorschlag für eine Verordnung des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates zur Änderung der Verordnungen (EU) 2021/1058 und (EU) 2021/1056 in Bezug auf spezifische Maßnahmen zur Bewältigung strategischer Herausforderungen im Rahmen der Halbzeitüberprüfung
Ausschuss für Sicherheit und Verteidigung
Riho Terras

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Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.

A la suite de la première visite d’un chef du gouvernement indien depuis trente ans, les liens économiques et sécuritaires entre l’Inde et le Ghana vont être renforcés.

Après l'affaire des assistants parlementaires européens, le Rassemblement national et plusieurs de ses alliés au Parlement européen sont soupçonnés de diverses irrégularités pour un total de plus de 4,3 millions d'euros sur la période 2019-2024, selon un rapport de l'institution bruxelloise révélé jeudi par Le Monde avec d'autres médias allemands et autrichien.

Le rapport de chercheurs mandatés par le Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies est publié quelques jours après la signature, à Washington, d’un accord de paix par Kinshasa et Kigali.

En 2024, les demandes d'asile déposées dans l'Union européenne ont été moins nombreuses que l'année précédente : 912 000 demandes de protection ont été déposées, contre plus d'un million en 2023. Si la France a de son côté pris en charge 14% des exilés qui aspirent au statut de réfugiés, les demandes d'asile sont inéquitablement réparties entre les 27 États membres qui, pourtant, sont soumis à un régime commun.

The publication “Europe’s Overlooked Allies: Why the Western Balkans Matter for EU Defence Readiness” is a result of the initiative think nea – New Narratives of EU Integration, supported by the Open Society Foundations – Western Balkans. The initiative contributes to reimagining the EU’s engagement with the Western Balkans, as well as the region’s attractiveness for the EU in order to ensure a resilient EU integration strategy and ever-closer integration with a full membership perspective in mind. This report authored by Dr. Ana Krstinovska (Research Fellow, South-East Europe Programme, ELIAMEP & Senior Researcher, think nea – New Narratives of EU Integration) and Dr. Alessandro Marrone (Head of “Defence, Security and Space” Programme, Istituto Affari Internazionali & Non-Resident Research Associate, think nea – New Narratives of EU Integration) explores the strategic importance of the Western Balkans in the context of the EU’s pursuit of strategic autonomy and enhanced defence readiness.It underscores the argument that Western Balkan countries—despite not yet being EU member states—have increasingly proven their value as security contributors and partners. This contribution is both timely and essential as the EU confronts the implications of the war in Ukraine and potential shifts in the transatlantic security relationship. At the EU level, recent initiatives, such as the 2024 European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and the 2025 White Paper on European Defence, aim to enhance collective readiness and industrial capability. Yet, the full potential of regional partnerships—particularly with the Western Balkan region—has not been fully realized, undercutting the ability to leverage and further develop their defence capabilities.

This potential is based on significant investments in the national defence capabilities, including through the purchase of European military goods, but also the upgrading of the regions’ own defence industries. Moreover, most of the countries in the region have provided significant support to Ukraine and actively participate in CSDP missions. They also contribute to strategic enablers, such as military mobility, joint training and medical support, assuming increased responsibility for the security in South-East Europe.

The Western Balkan’s existing capabilities align with several EU defence priorities outlined in the Readiness 2030 agenda, particularly in artillery ammunition production, drone systems, and logistics. Integration of the region’s capabilities into EU frameworks would support Europe’s preparedness for high-intensity conflicts. Despite this clear potential, the EU’s defence and enlargement policies often operate in separate “silos”. In order to achieve true European strategic autonomy, the EU must adopt a more synergistic approach, leveraging the Western Balkans’ defence contributions as a reason to accelerate their integration into the Union. To that effect, full CFSP alignment and rule of law improvements in the Western Balkans are as important as the region’s material contribution.

The Western Balkans are evolving from security consumers to proactive contributors to European defence. Their rising investments, operational commitments, industrial capabilities, and strategic location make them indispensable allies. As the EU seeks to meet the challenges of an increasingly volatile security environment, full engagement with the region—politically, operationally, and economically—offers a strategic opportunity to enhance resilience, autonomy, and readiness across Europe.

Policy recommendations:

Institutional integration: Create formal pathways for Western Balkan participation in EU defence initiatives, such as EDIP, the European Defence Fund, research and innovation actions.

Industrial investment: Provide targeted EU investment to the region’s defence and dual-use industries to boost production capacity, enhance supply chain resilience, and enable joint ventures with EU companies.

Joint procurement and training: Encourage joint procurement schemes and military training to ensure interoperability and cost-effectiveness. Boost the smaller markets in the region through EU-wide economies of scale.

Infrastructure funding: Prioritize funding of dual-use infrastructure in the region to support military mobility and logistical resilience.

Transparency and governance: Strengthen rule-of-law and anti-corruption mechanisms in defence procurement to ensure responsible use of increasing defence budgets.

Link to enlargement: Use defence cooperation as a strategic incentive to reinvigorate EU enlargement and vice-versa – flag the region’s contribution to European defence readiness to push enlargement forward.

Private sector partnerships: Foster long-term partnerships between Western Balkan defence SMEs and EU firms to integrate regional producers into European supply chains and innovation ecosystems.

You can read the report here.

The French newspaper La Croix published an article discussing the report, highlighting its key findings and analysis. You can read the article here (in French).

The italian magazine affarinternazionali published an article discussing the report. You can read it here (in italian).

The South-East Europe Programme of ELIAMEP is a member of the IGNITA network which is led by led by OSF-WB.

 

 

Le mercredi 2 juillet 2025, la République démocratique du Congo a célébré le centenaire de la naissance de Patrice Emery Lumumba, né le 2 juillet 1925. Premier chef de l’exécutif congolais après l’indépendance, Lumumba demeure une figure emblématique de la lutte pour la souveraineté, la dignité et la liberté du peuple congolais, selon Robert Ngambi, communicateur principal du Parti Lumumbiste Unifié (PALU).

Une vision toujours d’actualité

ÄNDERUNGSANTRÄGE 1 - 398 - Entwurf eines Berichts Politische Strategie der EU zu Lateinamerika
Ausschuss für auswärtige Angelegenheiten
Davor Ivo Stier

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FAMILLE GUIRA A BOROMO

OBJET : LETTRE DE REMERCIEMENT SUITE AU DECES DE SA MAJESTE NAABA PENGDWENDE
CHEF DE CANTON DE BOROMO.

La grande Famille GUIRA à Boromo , Bobo Dioulasso, Ouagadougou, Zabre, Côte d'Ivoire, Safane, Poura Carrefour, et les familles alliées KARANTAO à Ouahabou, COULIBALY à NANOU, à SANI et SEYNOU à KOHO , très touchées par les nombreuses marques de sympathie et de soutien multiformes qui leur ont été témoignés lors du rappel à Dieu de sa majeste Naaba Pengdwende chef de de canton de Boromo. Decès survenu le 20 Juin 2025 à Ouagadougou , inhumé le 22 Juin dans son domicile sis au secteur 1 de Boromo et le Doua le Dimanche 29 Juin.

Dans l' impossibilité d'y répondre individuellement , la grande Famille GUIRA et alliées remercie toutes les personnes qui par leur présence physique , morale , financière , spirituelle , et matérièlle en cette période difficile. Merci d'avoir rendu un si bel Hommage à sa majesté Naaba Pengdende, chef de Canton de Boromo . Que Dieu tout puissant vous le rende au centuple de vos bienfaits.
Par la grande Famille GUIRA et Alliées.

Signé sa majesté Tegawende chef de canton de Boromo

10 ans déjà

04 Juillet 2015 - 04 Juillet 2025

La famille vous convie à la Messe qui sera célébrée en sa mémoire le dimanche 06 juillet 2025 à 11h à la paroisse Saint Jean XXIII à Gounghin.
Prière à tous ceux l'ayant connue d'avoir une pensée pieuse pour elle en ce 10 ième anniversaire de décès.

Union de prière

Le ministre de l'Interieur a propose de stopper le financement des energies renouvelables, ce qui a fortement deplu a son homologue a la Transition ecologique.