Emmanuel Jacob

More than 40 MEPs from EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA & Volt launched a new initiative for a stronger European Defence Union. EUROMIL welcomes the debate and stresses that European defence must also include the human dimension of security/defence policies. euromil.org/meps-launch-eu…

Hoe lang blijft Europa zich gedragen als het kleine broertje van Trump? Zolang we provocaties en economische druk blijven slikken, verandert er niets. Tijd voor meer Europese ruggengraat — samen met betrouwbare bondgenoten zoals Canada. 🇪🇺🇨🇦 linkedin.com/posts/emmanuel…

Mental health is a shared responsibility — we are stronger together. #SharedResponsibility #MentalHealth #StrongerTogether #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek #EUROMIL

Victory Day reminds us that peace, freedom, and democracy can never be taken for granted. At a time when war and security threats have once again returned to Europe, we must continue to defend these values with unity, solidarity, and respect for human dignity.

Awareness is not enough — it’s time to act. #CallToAction #MentalHealth #FromWordsToAction #StrongerTogether

Mental health is shaped by decisions — policy matters. #PolicyMatters #MentalHealth #Leadership #Responsibility

Speaking up about mental health should never come at a cost. #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealth #SpeakUp #SafeWorkplaces

Safe working conditions aren’t optional — they are the foundation of mental health. #MentalHealth #WorkingConditions #SafeWork #StrongerTogether

Stronger Together #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek

What Trump is doing goes beyond rhetoric — it reshapes @NATO into a transactional deal. Europe can’t stay surprised. Time to take defence seriously and diversify partnerships, incl. #Canada. Wake-up call. @EU_Commission @eu_eeas linkedin.com/posts/emmanuel…

Operational readiness starts with people. Physical safety and mental well-being must go hand in hand for those in uniform. #SafeWork

After ~40 days on the front line, soldiers can develop apathy and lose concern for survival, warns Ukraine’s Military Ombudsman Olha Reshetylova, via @KyivIndependent . Not just welfare — operational effectiveness. 🔗 euromil.org/ukraine-prolon…

Nikos Christodoulides is right: Article 42.7 TEU must be operational. European solidarity cannot stay theoretical. Strengthening the European pillar within NATO means readiness, credibility, and responsibility. 🔗 linkedin.com/posts/emmanuel…

Normandy, April 2026 🇫🇷 Walking the D-Day landing beaches: Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword, Utah. Remembering sacrifice, unity, and the cost of freedom. No rewriting history. No winners, only Allies.

A strong message from Lithuania’s Speaker @juozas_olekas : peace with Russia must come from strength. If Russia is not stopped in Ukraine, the risk is clear—it won’t stop there. Ukraine’s fight is about European security as a whole.

With @pausoler98 for The @Parlimag: who will defend Europe? Beyond budgets and equipment, the real challenge is people. Recruitment is under pressure, retention even more so. Attracting/retaining more women in the armed forces requires real conditions and inclusive environments.

I agree with the direction of Pedro Sánchez: Europe must strengthen its defence. But calling it a “European Army” creates confusion. We need a European defence capacity alongside national forces. @sanchezcastejon linkedin.com/posts/emmanuel…

@KubiliusA is right to stress that stronger European defence can reinforce NATO, not replace it. More responsibility, better capabilities, and real burden-sharing are needed. Cooperation within the Alliance remains key. @eu_eeas @EU_Commission @NATO

@Mil_OmbudSA Important point. Ensuring accessible and truly independent complaint mechanisms is essential for trust, accountability, and the rule of law. Those who defend our democracies and the security of our societies must also fully benefit from their protection.

The Military Ombud Lt Gen (Ret) Vusumuzi Masondo today addressed the Army Extended Command Council on the legislation that govern his Office. During his address, Military Ombud expressed concern over the prevalent issues related to grievance procedures within the military.

If the US openly backs political actors in Europe, it’s called strategy. If Europeans raise concerns about US politics, it’s framed as interference. Time for Europe to find its voice. 🇪🇺 Respect goes both ways.