Emmanuel Jacob
@emmanueljacob.bsky.social
President EUROMIL - personal visions!
Is this the “free world”?
When the leader of the free world mocks transgender athletes for laughs, it isn’t policy — it’s cruelty. Punching down from power is not leadership, it’s a warning sign.
If humiliation becomes entertainment, freedom is already being hollowed out.
When the leader of the free world mocks transgender athletes for laughs, it isn’t policy — it’s cruelty. Punching down from power is not leadership, it’s a warning sign.
If humiliation becomes entertainment, freedom is already being hollowed out.
President Trump mocks transgender athletes while addressing Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives, using examples from weightlifting and boxing as he argued against transgender participation in women’s sports.
January 7, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Is this the “free world”?
When the leader of the free world mocks transgender athletes for laughs, it isn’t policy — it’s cruelty. Punching down from power is not leadership, it’s a warning sign.
If humiliation becomes entertainment, freedom is already being hollowed out.
When the leader of the free world mocks transgender athletes for laughs, it isn’t policy — it’s cruelty. Punching down from power is not leadership, it’s a warning sign.
If humiliation becomes entertainment, freedom is already being hollowed out.
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If US President Donald Trump invades Greenland, it will spell the end of NATO, Denmark’s leader, Mette Frederiksen warned.
NATO is done if Trump invades Greenland, Danish PM warns
“Everything stops” if the U.S. annexes the Arctic island, Mette Frederiksen said.
www.politico.eu
January 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
If US President Donald Trump invades Greenland, it will spell the end of NATO, Denmark’s leader, Mette Frederiksen warned.
This is no longer a democracy.
#MarkKelly a retired officer and elected senator, responsible for and representing all citizens, is punished for doing his job: reminding service members not to obey unlawful orders.
That’s a loyalty test, not the rule of law.
#MarkKelly a retired officer and elected senator, responsible for and representing all citizens, is punished for doing his job: reminding service members not to obey unlawful orders.
That’s a loyalty test, not the rule of law.
The Pentagon is taking steps to punish Sen. Mark Kelly in response to his November video warning servicemembers not to follow illegal orders.
Pentagon moves to punish senator for anti-Trump video
Sen. Mark Kelly had advised troops not to follow illegal orders.
www.politico.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM
This is no longer a democracy.
#MarkKelly a retired officer and elected senator, responsible for and representing all citizens, is punished for doing his job: reminding service members not to obey unlawful orders.
That’s a loyalty test, not the rule of law.
#MarkKelly a retired officer and elected senator, responsible for and representing all citizens, is punished for doing his job: reminding service members not to obey unlawful orders.
That’s a loyalty test, not the rule of law.
The masks are falling.
This isn’t about justice — it’s about power.
Nicolás Maduro may be authoritarian, but accusations aren’t verdicts and a foreign president isn’t a court.
Selective law kills the rule of law.
Enough with nice words! #UN #SecurityCouncil @ec.europa.eu #EuropeanCouncil #CoE
This isn’t about justice — it’s about power.
Nicolás Maduro may be authoritarian, but accusations aren’t verdicts and a foreign president isn’t a court.
Selective law kills the rule of law.
Enough with nice words! #UN #SecurityCouncil @ec.europa.eu #EuropeanCouncil #CoE
The Trump administration was keeping a military “quarantine” in place around Venezuela to prevent oil tankers on a U.S. sanctions list from entering and leaving the country in order to exert leverage on the new leadership there, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday.
U.S. Oil ‘Quarantine’ of Venezuela Will Remain, and Troops Could Land, Rubio Says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration would work with Venezuela’s acting leader, Delcy Rodríguez, a Maduro ally, to get foreign investment into the oil industry.
nyti.ms
January 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM
The masks are falling.
This isn’t about justice — it’s about power.
Nicolás Maduro may be authoritarian, but accusations aren’t verdicts and a foreign president isn’t a court.
Selective law kills the rule of law.
Enough with nice words! #UN #SecurityCouncil @ec.europa.eu #EuropeanCouncil #CoE
This isn’t about justice — it’s about power.
Nicolás Maduro may be authoritarian, but accusations aren’t verdicts and a foreign president isn’t a court.
Selective law kills the rule of law.
Enough with nice words! #UN #SecurityCouncil @ec.europa.eu #EuropeanCouncil #CoE
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The European Union urged the adherence to international law after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro earlier today.
EU urges respect for international law after US capture of Maduro
“We call for restraint,” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said after U.S. operation to fly Maduro out of Venezuela.
www.politico.eu
January 3, 2026 at 1:39 PM
The European Union urged the adherence to international law after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro earlier today.
Allegations of drug-related activities must be addressed with evidence and due process.
Even then, sovereignty and non-intervention are pillars of international law.
No foreign president has the right to enforce regime change by force.
Rule of law matters!
Even then, sovereignty and non-intervention are pillars of international law.
No foreign president has the right to enforce regime change by force.
Rule of law matters!
Estados Unidos lanzó un “ataque a gran escala” contra Venezuela en la madrugada del sábado y dijo que su presidente, Nicolás Maduro, fue capturado y sacado del país.
EEUU ataca a Venezuela y dice que su presidente, Nicolás Maduro, fue capturado y sacado del país
CARACAS (AP) — Estados Unidos lanzó un "ataque a gran escala" contra Venezuela en la madrugada del sábado y dijo que su presidente, Nicolás Maduro, fue capturado y sacado del país tras meses de creciente presión por parte de Washington, en una extraordinaria operación nocturna anunciada horas despué
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Allegations of drug-related activities must be addressed with evidence and due process.
Even then, sovereignty and non-intervention are pillars of international law.
No foreign president has the right to enforce regime change by force.
Rule of law matters!
Even then, sovereignty and non-intervention are pillars of international law.
No foreign president has the right to enforce regime change by force.
Rule of law matters!
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BREAKING: Deposed Venezuelan leader Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will face charges after an indictment, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says. Follow AP's live updates.
Live updates: US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. had struck Venezuela early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country.
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 12:33 PM
BREAKING: Deposed Venezuelan leader Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will face charges after an indictment, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says. Follow AP's live updates.
While some leaders keep playing chess with people’s lives, the rest of us keep choosing humanity.
Here’s hoping 2026 brings less ego and more empathy.
Here’s hoping 2026 brings less ego and more empathy.
December 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
While some leaders keep playing chess with people’s lives, the rest of us keep choosing humanity.
Here’s hoping 2026 brings less ego and more empathy.
Here’s hoping 2026 brings less ego and more empathy.
This isn’t peace-building, it’s bargaining over Ukraine’s future.
While bombs fall, powerful actors divide influence, assets and profit.
#Ukraine is treated as a prize, not a partner.
Who will stop this cynical game before it shapes the next decades? www.facebook.com/emmanuel.jac...
While bombs fall, powerful actors divide influence, assets and profit.
#Ukraine is treated as a prize, not a partner.
Who will stop this cynical game before it shapes the next decades? www.facebook.com/emmanuel.jac...
December 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
This isn’t peace-building, it’s bargaining over Ukraine’s future.
While bombs fall, powerful actors divide influence, assets and profit.
#Ukraine is treated as a prize, not a partner.
Who will stop this cynical game before it shapes the next decades? www.facebook.com/emmanuel.jac...
While bombs fall, powerful actors divide influence, assets and profit.
#Ukraine is treated as a prize, not a partner.
Who will stop this cynical game before it shapes the next decades? www.facebook.com/emmanuel.jac...
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What does loyalty really mean in modern armed forces?
A reflection inspired by a LinkedIn post by Navy Officer Fabio Nilgen Alvarez highlights why identity is plural and loyalty is proven through service.
Read the full article:
👉 euromil.org/identity-loy...
A reflection inspired by a LinkedIn post by Navy Officer Fabio Nilgen Alvarez highlights why identity is plural and loyalty is proven through service.
Read the full article:
👉 euromil.org/identity-loy...
Identity, Loyalty and Service in Modern Armed Forces - EUROMIL
Reflections following a LinkedIn post by Fabio Nilgen Alvarez In a recent LinkedIn post, published in reaction to recurring public debates on dual citizenship and military service, Fabio Nilgen Alvare...
euromil.org
December 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
What does loyalty really mean in modern armed forces?
A reflection inspired by a LinkedIn post by Navy Officer Fabio Nilgen Alvarez highlights why identity is plural and loyalty is proven through service.
Read the full article:
👉 euromil.org/identity-loy...
A reflection inspired by a LinkedIn post by Navy Officer Fabio Nilgen Alvarez highlights why identity is plural and loyalty is proven through service.
Read the full article:
👉 euromil.org/identity-loy...
My end-of-year overview for EUROMIL. Growing ambition in Europe’s defence — but equally growing strain on our personnel. Difficult and important moments ahead. More soon. euromil.org/europes-defe...
December 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My end-of-year overview for EUROMIL. Growing ambition in Europe’s defence — but equally growing strain on our personnel. Difficult and important moments ahead. More soon. euromil.org/europes-defe...
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We must stand up for our Union.
Our democracy and our independence depend on it. 🇪🇺
Read our statement: europeanmovement.eu/publication-...
Our democracy and our independence depend on it. 🇪🇺
Read our statement: europeanmovement.eu/publication-...
Urgent call by European civil society to the European leaders and the leadership of the European Union - European Movement
We invite member organisations of the European Movement International network, as well as partners outside our network, to support the statement and add their organisation’s name to the list of signat...
europeanmovement.eu
December 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We must stand up for our Union.
Our democracy and our independence depend on it. 🇪🇺
Read our statement: europeanmovement.eu/publication-...
Our democracy and our independence depend on it. 🇪🇺
Read our statement: europeanmovement.eu/publication-...
“Europe can only take more responsibility if it takes more responsibility for its soldiers.” — Emmanuel Jacob
@euromil.bsky.social full article on the U.S. NSS:
euromil.org/a-new-u-s-st...
@euromil.bsky.social full article on the U.S. NSS:
euromil.org/a-new-u-s-st...
A New U.S. Strategy and a New Reality for Europe - EUROMIL
When the United States published its new National Security Strategy (NSS) in December 2025, it marked a significant moment for transatlantic relations. For many years, critical remarks from Washington...
euromil.org
December 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
“Europe can only take more responsibility if it takes more responsibility for its soldiers.” — Emmanuel Jacob
@euromil.bsky.social full article on the U.S. NSS:
euromil.org/a-new-u-s-st...
@euromil.bsky.social full article on the U.S. NSS:
euromil.org/a-new-u-s-st...
Conscription is back in Europe’s security debate
Join #YPFPBrussels and #QCEA on 3 December for a discussion with NATO, peacebuilding experts & military associations on the future of mandatory service.
🔗 Register → members.ypfp.org/event-6443106
Join #YPFPBrussels and #QCEA on 3 December for a discussion with NATO, peacebuilding experts & military associations on the future of mandatory service.
🔗 Register → members.ypfp.org/event-6443106
November 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Conscription is back in Europe’s security debate
Join #YPFPBrussels and #QCEA on 3 December for a discussion with NATO, peacebuilding experts & military associations on the future of mandatory service.
🔗 Register → members.ypfp.org/event-6443106
Join #YPFPBrussels and #QCEA on 3 December for a discussion with NATO, peacebuilding experts & military associations on the future of mandatory service.
🔗 Register → members.ypfp.org/event-6443106
Soldiers must refuse unlawful orders. Obedience ends where illegality begins. This isn’t disobedience but professionalism — Citizens in Uniform defending democracy. www.facebook.com/emmanuel.jac...
Emmanuel Jacob
Why Soldiers Must Refuse Unlawful Orders
A recent message in the United States reminded soldiers that they must not follow unlawful orders. This created political discussion, but the principle is...
www.facebook.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Soldiers must refuse unlawful orders. Obedience ends where illegality begins. This isn’t disobedience but professionalism — Citizens in Uniform defending democracy. www.facebook.com/emmanuel.jac...
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25 years on from UNSCR 1325: EUROMIL's President Emmanuel Jacob joined Friends of Europe's #FrontlineVoices debate to discuss women's position in peace and security.
Read more: euromil.org/25-years-of-...
#WomenPeaceSecurity #UNSCR1325
Read more: euromil.org/25-years-of-...
#WomenPeaceSecurity #UNSCR1325
25 Years of Women, Peace and Security: Between Commitment and Implementation - EUROMIL
On 4 November 2025, Friends of Europe held a conference, titled Frontline voices: 25 years of women, peace and security. The conference centred around the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda as it ...
euromil.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
25 years on from UNSCR 1325: EUROMIL's President Emmanuel Jacob joined Friends of Europe's #FrontlineVoices debate to discuss women's position in peace and security.
Read more: euromil.org/25-years-of-...
#WomenPeaceSecurity #UNSCR1325
Read more: euromil.org/25-years-of-...
#WomenPeaceSecurity #UNSCR1325
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📰The newest edition of our #newsletter is out. Get up to speed on recent developments & expert insights.
What’s inside:
✅ EUROMIL's recent General Assembly
✅ Special focus on WPS, Democracy & Security
✅ News & Updates by our members
Find out more here: euromil.org/wp-content/u...
What’s inside:
✅ EUROMIL's recent General Assembly
✅ Special focus on WPS, Democracy & Security
✅ News & Updates by our members
Find out more here: euromil.org/wp-content/u...
euromil.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
📰The newest edition of our #newsletter is out. Get up to speed on recent developments & expert insights.
What’s inside:
✅ EUROMIL's recent General Assembly
✅ Special focus on WPS, Democracy & Security
✅ News & Updates by our members
Find out more here: euromil.org/wp-content/u...
What’s inside:
✅ EUROMIL's recent General Assembly
✅ Special focus on WPS, Democracy & Security
✅ News & Updates by our members
Find out more here: euromil.org/wp-content/u...
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Our GA took place 16–17 October in Paris 🇫🇷. Engaging panels featured distinguished speakers on topics as the right of association, the role of reserve forces, Europe's defence, resilience & energy security. Discussions also focused on issues affecting #militarypersonnel. euromil.org/euromil-hold...
EUROMIL held its 132nd General Assembly Meeting 16-17 October, in Paris (France) - EUROMIL
On 16-17 October, EUROMIL held its General Assembly in Paris (France). EUROMIL’s President, Emmanuel Jacob opened the conference by welcoming the members and the participants, underscoring the progres...
euromil.org
October 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Our GA took place 16–17 October in Paris 🇫🇷. Engaging panels featured distinguished speakers on topics as the right of association, the role of reserve forces, Europe's defence, resilience & energy security. Discussions also focused on issues affecting #militarypersonnel. euromil.org/euromil-hold...
President #Trump says: “Stop at the battle line and both sides should go home.”
A simple reminder Mr Trump: Ukrainians are home.
Let the Russians leave — then there will be peace.✌️
#Ukraine #Peace #StandWithUkraine
A simple reminder Mr Trump: Ukrainians are home.
Let the Russians leave — then there will be peace.✌️
#Ukraine #Peace #StandWithUkraine
October 18, 2025 at 6:57 AM
President #Trump says: “Stop at the battle line and both sides should go home.”
A simple reminder Mr Trump: Ukrainians are home.
Let the Russians leave — then there will be peace.✌️
#Ukraine #Peace #StandWithUkraine
A simple reminder Mr Trump: Ukrainians are home.
Let the Russians leave — then there will be peace.✌️
#Ukraine #Peace #StandWithUkraine
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Ten years after the creation of French APNMs, EUROMIL believes the legislation must now be improved and aligned with Art 5 and 6 of the European Social Charter. EUROMIL will submit a Collective Complaint v. France to the European Committee of Social Rights. @coe.int #SocialRights #ECSR #France
October 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Ten years after the creation of French APNMs, EUROMIL believes the legislation must now be improved and aligned with Art 5 and 6 of the European Social Charter. EUROMIL will submit a Collective Complaint v. France to the European Committee of Social Rights. @coe.int #SocialRights #ECSR #France
It seems to be the new political trend: once, being called to court could end a career. Today, it might just win you an election. #PoliticsToday #DemocracyAtRisk #RuleOfLaw
BREAKING: Populist Czech billionaire Andrej Babis has won a parliamentary election, marking a political comeback.
Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš wins Czech parliamentary election, official results show
Populist Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš has won a parliamentary election, marking a political comeback.
bit.ly
October 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
It seems to be the new political trend: once, being called to court could end a career. Today, it might just win you an election. #PoliticsToday #DemocracyAtRisk #RuleOfLaw
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In his new article, EUROMIL President @emmanueljacob.bsky.social reflects on how democracy in Europe is coming under increasing pressure, from external threats to internal divisions.
Read more 👇
euromil.org/democracy-un...
Read more 👇
euromil.org/democracy-un...
Democracy Under Pressure: Challenges for Europe - EUROMIL
The international environment is today marked by instability and growing threats to democracy. Authoritarian regimes are becoming stronger and are increasingly willing to challenge international law a...
euromil.org
October 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
In his new article, EUROMIL President @emmanueljacob.bsky.social reflects on how democracy in Europe is coming under increasing pressure, from external threats to internal divisions.
Read more 👇
euromil.org/democracy-un...
Read more 👇
euromil.org/democracy-un...
Armed forces must defend democracy, not drift from it. Readiness matters, but so do rights, respect & civilian control. Anything less is not the military we need. #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
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Fear, praise, and silence: Reactions to Trump's military gathering reut.rs/4o18NjK
Fear, praise, and silence: Reactions to Trump's military gathering
U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speeches at a rare gathering of U.S. military leaders on Tuesday was met with sharp criticism from Democrats, praise from Republicans but a muted response so far from military officials themselves.
reut.rs
October 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Armed forces must defend democracy, not drift from it. Readiness matters, but so do rights, respect & civilian control. Anything less is not the military we need. #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
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Europe is my pride, but also my frustration. Unity in words is not enough! Action is needed. Sharing my thoughts: www.facebook.com/emmanuel.jac...
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Europe is my pride, but also my frustration. Unity in words is not enough! Action is needed. Sharing my thoughts: www.facebook.com/emmanuel.jac...
Moldova has spoken: the pro-EU PAS party secured a clear majority, reaffirming the country’s path toward European integration.
Despite foreign interference and disinformation, voters chose Europe. Now the challenge begins: reforms, resilience, and keeping the course.
Despite foreign interference and disinformation, voters chose Europe. Now the challenge begins: reforms, resilience, and keeping the course.
🚨 BREAKING: The pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) is firmly in the lead of Moldova’s election, with around half of votes counted so far and PAS-sympathetic constituencies still to tally.
Full story: www.politico.eu/article/poll...
Full story: www.politico.eu/article/poll...
September 29, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Moldova has spoken: the pro-EU PAS party secured a clear majority, reaffirming the country’s path toward European integration.
Despite foreign interference and disinformation, voters chose Europe. Now the challenge begins: reforms, resilience, and keeping the course.
Despite foreign interference and disinformation, voters chose Europe. Now the challenge begins: reforms, resilience, and keeping the course.