Next generation French aircraft carrier’s characteristics unveiled French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled the main characteristics of the next generation French aircraft carrier (PANG – Porte-Avion Nouvelle Génération). The main entry parameters for its design were the Next Generation Fighter’s constraints 10 tons heavier than today’s Rafale. Destined to replace the Read more
Basic Facts Founded in 1993, the European Corps (Eurocorps) represents a multinational military corps, which counts approximately 1.000 troops within its HQ (headquarter) and more than 6.000 troops in the Franco-German Brigade. The latter brigade is its single operational arm that is under permanent command, while the main focus lies Read more
Former French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing (1974-1981) died yesterday. Close to Helmut Schmidt, he worked during his presidency to give impetus for new EU structures (European Council, European Monetary System, election of Members of Parliament by direct universal suffrage). Member of EU Parliament from 1989 to 1993, he was appointed Read more
First publication of the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) The first CARD has been published by the European Defence Agency on November 20th. The CARD is a disposition meant to provide a picture of the EU Defence landscape, to analyse defence planning and development. It concludes with tailored collaboration Read more