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European Security with EU and Nato

No to war - no to NATO

Seminar on 14th of May 2016 in the center of Göteborg

Final Program is online now!

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2016-03-15

European Security with EU and Nato

Background

The Maastricht treaty which was accepted by European Union 1991 included a Common Foreign and Security Policy. In the treaty Western European Union was pointed out as the military dimension of EU. It contained crisis management which some years later was included in the framework of EU. In 1998 EU agreed on a European Security and Defence Policy.

The cooperation with Nato has always had a high priority in EU. In September 2013 the European parliament accepted a resolution about EU:s military structures, where Nato plays an important role. A much closer military and political cooperation is proposed concerning risk management, administration of resources, strategic planning and implementation of military and civil missions.

Today the extent of crisis and wars are worse than ever. What are the roles of EU and Nato in this situation? Continue reading →

On Common Security for the European Union and Russia

No to war - no to NATO Posted on October 3, 2015 by

No to War – No to NATO Statement Helsinki – September 6th 2015: The Conference on NATO and Russia in the Baltic Sea Area. On Common Security for the European Union and Russia In Sweden before the Parliamentary elections in 2014, the Swedish Government signed the Host Nation Agreement with NATO. The implication of this signature was that NATO, in times of crisis and war, will be able to deploy military equipment and staff for training on Swedish soil. Since … Continue reading →

NATO expansion strategy and the militarization of Europe

No to war - no to NATO Posted on September 12, 2015 by

Speech by Ingeborg Breines, Co-President International Peace Bureau, Helsinki 5.Sept.2015. How much I would have preferred to speak here in Helsinki on the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe 40 years after the signing of the forward-looking OSCE treaty in this city, instead of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which should since long have been a thing of the past! How much more would I have liked to speak about human security, so intensively important these days when … Continue reading →

Teil 1 Eröffnungsveranstaltung
1955-2015 60 JAHRE BRD IN DER NATO Freitag 15.06.2015

No to war - no to NATO Posted on July 27, 2015 by

Vorträge und Diskussion: NATO – ein historischer Rückblick voller Aktualität Willi van Ooyen, MdL (DIE LINKE), Hessen Der NATO-Beitritt der BRD und die Warschauer Vertrags-Organisation Dr. Erhard Crome, Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, Berlin NATO – Interventionsbündnis heute Reiner Braun, Geschäftsführer der IALANA und Co-Vorsitzender International Peace Bureau Moderation: Kristine Karch ———————————————————————————————————————————– NATO – ein historische Rückblick voller Aktualität Willy van Ooyen, MdL DIE LINKE, Hessen Der NATO-Beitritt der BRD und der Warschauer Vertrags-Organisation Dr. Erhard Crome, Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, Berlin NATO – Interventionsbündnis heute Reiner … Continue reading →

2015/09/04-06 Helsinki Finland
Save the date: Helsinki September 4-6, 2015

No to war - no to NATO Posted on June 21, 2015 by

Conference: NATO and Russia in the Baltic Sea The aim of the project is to gather citizens from the Baltic Sea region and experts to inform each other; analyze the tense situation in the area, and present alternatives to militarization including cooperation, a common house of Europe, OSCE, and Neutralism. Besides the analysis of the NATO strategy and their geostrategic interests the international conference discusses the negative impacts of these policies to the societies, in particularly to a social and … Continue reading →

Presentations Side Event: Nuclear Weapons in Europe

No to war - no to NATO Posted on May 2, 2015 by

It was on Monday, April 27th 2015, 11-13 / Conference Room C, UN, New York Organized by IALANA and INES US nuclear weapons as well as British and French still remain on the European continent. How can these stockpiles be included in efforts of disarmament, how can Europe become a nuclear weapons free zone? Nuclear sharing, for example in Germany, contradicts the NPT, yet it is reality. Chair: Kristine Karch (No to War – No to NATO, Germany) Speakers: Ludo … Continue reading →

Thousands Join Together, Looking Forward for Peace & Planet

No to war - no to NATO Posted on May 2, 2015 by

This past weekend, activists from Japan to France, Germany to the Republic of the Marshall Islands to Guam gathered in NYC, in solidarity with people around the globe to demand a nuclear-free, peaceful, just, and sustainable world. (See photos from the weekend here!) On Sunday, we were 7,500 people strong at the Union Square Rally, encouraged and moved to strengthen our work by such leaders as Reiner Braun, Leslie Cagan, Reverend Dr. Daughtry, and Daniel Ellsberg. There was standing room … Continue reading →

2015/05/15-16 Bonn Germany
Save the date: 60 Jahre BRD in der NATO

No to war - no to NATO Posted on April 5, 2015 by

6. Mai 1955 bis 2015 Herausforderungen für Friedenspolitik und Friedensbewegung Wann: Freitag 15. 19:00 – 21:30 h und Samstag 16. Mai 2015 10:00 – 18:00 h Wo: Universitätsclub, Konviktstraße 9, 53113 Bonn Wer: Internationales Netzwerk „No to war – no to NATO“ in Zusammenarbeit mit der Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Das Programm ist jetzt online! Jetzt Anmelden unter *protected email*(Betreff: NATO 60) … Continue reading →

Peace and Planet New York around NPT 2015

No to war - no to NATO Posted on March 29, 2015 by

We are fast approaching the Peace & Planet Mobilization, which will open with an International Conference April 24-25, and culminate in the streets of New York for a mass Rally, March, and Festival on April 26. While the largest numbers will be turning out in NYC, we hope your organization – large or small, near or far – will support this Mobilization, helping us to garner and demonstrate broad and deep international support as we use the 2015 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference … Continue reading →

Press Release: Int’l Network Launches Plans for 2015 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference

No to war - no to NATO Posted on October 4, 2014 by

International NGO Network Launches Plans for 2015 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Demands Fulfillment of NPT through Commencement of Negotiations for Complete Abolition of Nuclear Weapons … Continue reading →

Einladung zur Aktionskonferenz für den Frieden

No to war - no to NATO Posted on September 19, 2014 by

in Hannover, am Samstag, dem 11.10.2014, von 11 – 17 Uhr Liebe FreundInnen und KollegInnen, Die aktuelle politische Situation fordert dringend Aktionen für den Frieden. Viele Menschen sind bestürzt über die Konfrontations- und Kriegspolitik. Doch ohne  Mobilisierung, ohne Proteste auch auf den Straßen und Plätzen wird diese Politik nicht aufzuhalten sein. Die Beschlüsse des NATO-Gipfels von Wales sind ein erneutes alarmierendes Zeichen. Dabei sehen wir vor allem die deutsche Bundesregierung als Adressatin unseres Protestes. … Continue reading →

Demonstration in Kalkar gegen die NATO Kommandozentrale

No to war - no to NATO Posted on September 15, 2014 by

Schließung des Nato-Luftwaffenhauptquartiers in Kalkar Konversionsprogramm für den Standort Keine Anschaffung und keinen Einsatz von Kampfdrohnen. Um 11.30 beginnt die Aktion am 3. 10. am Markt in Kalkar, um dann vor das Nato-Luftkommando zu ziehen. … Continue reading →

70 days before the Peace Event Sarajevo 2014…

No to war - no to NATO Posted on March 30, 2014 by

Spirit of optimism and enthusiasm marked the international preparatory meeting of the Peace Event Sarajevo 2014, held in the City of Sarajevo on March 22/23. More than 70 people from international, regional and local organizations and initiatives participated in the last preparatory meeting prior to the Peace Event Sarajevo 2014 from June 6-9. Among them were representatives of almost all former republics of Yugoslavia. http://www.peaceeventsarajevo2014.eu/news-47/id-70-days-before-the-peace-event-sarajevo-2014.html … Continue reading →

A meeting between Nobel Peace Prize winners is not a common event.

No to war - no to NATO Posted on March 21, 2014 by

Wednesday March 26, Barack Obama will visit the European institutions. Let us remind them of their responsibilities for peace and democracy that accompany their prize. The peace movement invites you for a protest action at Place de Luxembourg, Brussels, Wednesday March 26 at noon, 12.30. President Obama and The European Union received the Nobel Peace Prize but… – The United States (685 billion dollar) and Europe (407 billion dollar) sign for 62 % of the global military expenditures – Both … Continue reading →

German Foreign Policy Newsletter vom 10.01.2014 – Von der Isolation bedroht (NATO-Debatte vor der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz)

No to war - no to NATO Posted on January 14, 2014 by

Newsletter vom 10.01.2014 – Von der Isolation bedroht MÜNCHEN (Eigener Bericht) – Die Organisatoren der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz (31. Januar bis 2. Februar) stellen ein Plädoyer für stärkere deutsche Aktivitäten in der NATO zur Debatte. Wie es in dem Beitrag heißt, der im Internet veröffentlicht worden ist, nimmt insbesondere in den USA die Kritik am deutschen Auftreten auf internationaler Ebene zu. Hintergrund sind Bestrebungen Berlins, eine eigenständige Machtpolitik zu entfalten. So hat die Bundesregierung beispielsweise den NATO-Beitritt der Ukraine verhindert, was … Continue reading →