NATO update

 

9 December 2022 Update NATO Secretary General: ''Russia trying to freeze Ukraine conflict'' NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on 7 December 2022 stressed the importance of continued NATO Allied support to Ukraine as it faces Russia’s war of aggression. Addressing the Financial Times’ Global Boardroom event via video link, Mr Stoltenberg said the conflict would likely enter a quieter phase over winter but that Russia is showing no sign of seeking a peaceful end to the conflict. READ MORE Allies and partners execute multinational Vigilance Activity over the Baltic States NATO conducted a large-scale, multinational Vigilance Activity, which trained the integration of high-end air Allied and partner strike capabilities in an exercise area over the Baltic States on 7 December 2022. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command) READ MORE NATO Deputy Secretary General to Moldova: Our partnership helps make you safer, and makes us all more secure Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană underlined NATO's determination to continue supporting the Republic of Moldova in an address to the participants of the international conference focused on “Developing NATO Partnerships in a Changing Security Environment” taking place in Chișinău on 8 December 2022. READ MORE Italian Air Force looks back on busy Air Policing mission in Poland Italy’s deployment in support of NATO’s enhanced Air Policing – executed by the Air Task Force 'White Eagle' on the northeastern flank of the Alliance – came to a successful conclusion after four months. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command) READ MORE NATO Deputy Secretary General emphasises importance of good governance Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană stressed the importance of strengthening societal and institutional resilience and safeguarding democratic values in opening remarks delivered at the NATO 2022 Building Integrity Conference on 8 December 2022. READ MORE 'In the blink of an eye, the challenges of tomorrow will be here', notes Director General of the NATO International Military Staff at the Alliance Warfare Development Conference The Director General of the NATO International Military Staff (DGIMS), Lieutenant General Janusz Adamczak, participated in the Alliance Warfare Development (AWD) Conference, which took place from 6 to 8 December in Norfolk, Virginia, US. READ MORE NATO military delegation holds staff-to-staff talks with partner Mongolia On 1-2 December 2022, a military delegation from NATO’s Cooperative Security Division, led by its Director, Major General Francesco Diella, travelled to Ulaanbaatar to meet with representatives from the Mongolian Military Authorities. The talks were held within the framework of NATO’s partnership with Mongolia. READ MORE NATO marks Human Rights Day Our values, our way of life are being challenged, and so our resolve to safeguard these freedoms is stronger than ever. WATCH VIDEO

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COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION update

 

Press material Friday 9 December 2022

● Council of the EU   09/12/2022 14:49 | Press release | Human Rights Day 10 December 2022: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union   10 December is Human Rights Day which marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. This day serves as an opportunity to recall that human rights are universal, indivisible, inalienable, interdependent and interrelated. Whilst their promotion and protection is an imperative to uphold human dignity, the genuine respect and fulfilment of human rights is also indispensable for peace, democracy and sustainable development.

Think Tank by European Parliament

 

What if quantum technologies were to revolutionise healthcare?

At a Glance 08-12-2022

Quantum technologies could be a game-changer in the digital transformation of health care. By enabling much faster and more complex data analysis, they could open the door to the accelerated discovery and development of novel therapeutics, improved diagnostics and treatments, including for rare and complex diseases, genuinely personalised medicine, and better data-driven health policy planning. However, as is also the case in other sectors, quantum technologies come with risks, particularly to cybersecurity ...

International Anti-Corruption Day

At a Glance 08-12-2022

International Anti-Corruption Day is marked every year on 9 December to raise awareness of the negative effects of corruption on all areas of life. While difficult to measure, corruption entails not only economic but also social and political costs. International and EU anti-corruption efforts have translated into a multi-layered policy and legal framework. The European Parliament recently called for strengthened EU anti-corruption rules.

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - December 2022

At a Glance 08-12-2022

The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

ΕUROPEAN PARLIAMENT update

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COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION update

 

08/12/2022 20:00 | Press release Success of the Czech Presidency: Schengen to be extended to Croatia EU Member States unanimously approved the extension of Schengen to Croatia at the Justice and Home Affairs Council today. This is an extraordinary success for the Czech Republic at the end of its Presidency of the Council of the EU. Ministers also endorsed the Czech Presidency's concept for the future reform of EU migration policy and discussed the situation in Ukraine.

Meetings Thursday 8 December 2022

● Council of the EU   08/12/2022 21:04 | MEETING | Main results - Justice and Home Affairs Council, 8-9 December 2022   The Council today adopted a decision on the full application of the Schengen acquis in Croatia. Ministers discussed the overall state of the Schengen area and the situation of Ukrainian refugees in the EU. They also took stock of progress on the asylum and migration files and exchanged views on the external dimension of migration and the situation along the main migratory routes. The Council adopted a directive and a recommendation on the resilience of critical infrastructure.