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Combat Medic előadáson vehettek részt a SOTE hallgatói április 4.-én, az AHU előadás sorozatának második eseményén. Gáspár Attila mentőtiszt és elsősegély oktató bár rengeteg humorral, de kőkemény profizmussala mutatta be a terepen nyújtható, minimál eszközökkel, vagy azok nélkül kivitelezhető elsősegélynyújtás fogásait, amik válságövezetekben ugyanúgy életmentők lehetnek, mint hétköznapi szituációkban, otthon, vagy az utcán. A valós sérüléseket bemutató fotókkal sem kímélve a leendő orvosokat és egészségügyiseket, kitért a világ jelenlegi helyzetében fennálló kockázatokra, így megkerülhetetlen volt az esetleges terrorcselekmények témája. Ezzel még nagyobb súlyt kapott az ilyenfajta tudás és gyakorlat megszerzésének jelentősége.

Le président de la Commission européenne Jean-Claude Juncker estime que le début des négociations du Brexit aura lieu après les élections anticipées du 8 juin au Royaume-Uni, proposées par la Première ministre Theresa May, a indiqué mercredi un porte-parole de l'institution.

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The lovely thing about long walks is that they give you time to think, to join your physical movement with metaphysical wanderings through the things that occupy your life. It’s often a time when you have a bright idea, that makes sense as the sunlight filters through the leaves and warm air of spring fills your lungs.

And this general election has very much the feeling of an idea that Theresa May has had on her walking break in North Wales. It’s easy to imagine her chatting with Philip about the pros and cons of calling a vote, exploring the highways and by-ways of it all as the vistas unfurl before them, and the security detail think back fondly to those barbeques in Witney.

It’s not that the election is a bad idea, but there is no immediately obvious, compelling reason to hold it: all of the basic parameters have been in place as long as May has occupied Number 10.

This leads to the most obvious conclusion about this decision, namely that it is driven by domestic political calculation rather than anything to do with Brexit. This is important to keep in mind both because it echoes the long-term pattern of British European policy, but also because it reminds us that May continues to entertain the idea that her premiership will not just be shaped by the departure from the EU.

This said, it is useful to consider the relationship between general election and Brexit, because the two will have to bump alongside each other and there will be effects by each on the other, especially given the rather specious reasoning given by May for calling the election, namely the division in Westminster.

In procedural terms, the election will not result in any major delay in Article 50 negotiations. Recall that at present everyone is awaiting the 29 April summit of the EU27 to confirm the negotiating brief and the basic schedule for talks. Then there will be another week until the second round of the French presidential elections and some weeks after that when Commission’s mandate will be finalised, which puts us within spitting distance of 8 June. At the same time, it does mean another month lost for substantive negotiations, which will prove problematic when it comes to working through the extended agenda that May has in mind.

Once again, the key point to keep in mind here is that Article 50 is driven by the EU, not the UK, so in this initial phase, the focus will be on what the other member states can agree to offer to the UK, rather than what the UK might ask for. Incidentally, this also highlights the vapidity of the Tory position that an enlarged majority for May will somehow strengthen her hand:  ever country has voters and it will be their own domestic pressures that change their positions more than how many MPs the British government can count on.

If there is a procedural bonus, then it is that the resetting of the electoral clock means that by the time the next general election has to be called, in June 2022, not only will the Article 50 negotiations be well past, but so too will much of the mooted 2-3 year transition period, which makes it even harder for any new government to overturn the process: Brexit will indeed mean Brexit.

Much of the procedural questions at this stage will be largely technical – schedules of meetings and the like – and can continue unabated during the campaign but the general election will raise an interesting personnel issue.

General elections are often opportunities for Prime Ministers to reshuffle portfolios, especially if there is the prospect of an influx of new faces. However, May will be a bit of bind over whether to do this. On the one hand, some of her front bench have been less than impressive, either politically or managerially, so this is a chance to have a second bite of the cherry.

However, on the other hand, the current Cabinet have been in place for a relatively short period of time and there was a clear presentation of the choices made as a conscious strategy: put Leavers in key roles to own the subject.

To replace any of the three main Brexit ministers – Davis, Fox or Johnson – now might lead to improved performance, but at a price of calling into question May’s judgement in appointing them in the first place (and recall that all three came with big question marks over their heads). As was clear at the time, while it’s useful to have a front row to soak up the problems, it is ultimately on May’s shoulders that they succeed.

The final potential impact of the election will be on substantive policy goals in Article 50.

Here we have to be careful to unpick the dynamic that has already emerged of a softening of May’s stance in and around notification. Gone are the more improbable goals on CJEU jurisdiction and no transitions, in reflection of the growing awareness of the intricacies involve in unpicking the UK from the EU. None of that happening in anticipation of this election, but potentially the election will give more cover to May.

Consider the most likely outcome on 8 June: an increased majority for May. Let’s also assume that Central Office is able to have a relatively big say in candidate selection over local associations, given the time constraints. This suggests that the specific weight of any sub-grouping within the new parliamentary party will be reduced and that the group as a whole will be more beholden to May’s leadership.

Put differently, neither the pro-EU rump nor the hard Brexiteers will be as able as now to hold the Parliamentary majority to hostage, so May will be in a stronger position to pursue her own agenda in negotiations and then to get the results approved at the end of Article 50.

This underlines one of the more unmentioned truths of the Brexit process, namely that Theresa May does not obviously know her own mind on what the post-membership relationship should look like. The studied ambiguity of her public pronouncements will continue throughout the campaign, as she seeks to find a solution that looks viable, rather than one that follows any detailed ideological positioning.

Seen in this light, the general election is set to offer little new light on how Brexit will unfold and will do little to shape what happens. Unless, of course, there is some major upset on 8 June: and if recent history has taught us anything, then it is that we should always keep the unexpected in mind.

 

This post originally appeared on the UK in a Changing Europe website.

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La primera ministra de Reino Unido se considera legitimada para llevar a cabo el Brexit, pero cree que necesita más apoyo para convertirlo en el “Brexit duro” por el que ella apuesta, tras rechazar la permanencia en el Mercado Interior de la UE.

Après le vote en faveur du Brexit au Royaume-Uni, ou la victoire de Donald Trump aux Etats-Unis, les partis politiques dits "populistes" ont le vent en poupe au sein des pays occidentaux et européens. Quelles sont les particularités des "populismes" et comment expliquer une telle ascension au pouvoir ? A l'approche de l'élection présidentielle française, éclairages de Michel Wieviorka, directeur d'études à l'EHESS et président de la Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, qui répond aux questions de Toute l'Europe.

Nach monatelangem Stillstand bei den Regierungsverhandlungen und der Entmachtung des bisherigen Premierministers Benkirane durch König Mohammed VI bildet der nominierte Spitzenkandidat Saadeddine Othmani aus den Reihen des moderat islamischen Wahlsiegers, der Partei für Gerechtigkeit und Entwicklung (PJD), eine Sechserkoalition.

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On 11 April, the European Commission adopted the ‘Decision on the financing of the Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR) and the use of unit costs for the year 2017’.

In its annexes, the Financing Decision also includes detailed descriptions of three topics/actions for which calls for proposals will be launched in late May 2017, namely:

• A technological demonstrator for enhanced situational awareness in a naval environment. The project aims to show the added value of unmanned systems in enhancing situational awareness while operating alongside and communicating with other manned and unmanned systems;
• Research in technology and products in the context of Force Protection and Soldier Systems. This topic focuses on aspects such as future generic open soldier system reference architecture; technology advancements in tailor-made blast, ballistic and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) protection of military personnel; as well as novel developments in active and passive military camouflage methods;
• Strategic technology foresight. Proposals will need to develop and validate a methodology and/or process to gather data. These foresight activities will be carried out on a recurring basis.  They will be used to develop realistic scenarios of potential future conflicts which will help scoping EU-funded defence research.

 

Background 

The Preparatory Action on Defence Research, which will be run by the European Defence Agency (EDA) through a Delegation Agreement expected to be signed with the European Commission in the coming weeks, is the first step towards a future European defence research programme (EDRP) as part of the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (2021-2027).
The budget for the PADR related actions in 2017 is €25 million. Its main implementation will be through grants. The call for proposals and the participation modalities will be published in late May.

 

More information: 

• ‘Decision on the financing of the Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR) and the use of unit costs for the year 2017’ (full text)
• Preparatory Action for defence research (EDA project page)
• EDA Factsheet: Preparatory Action (PA) on CSDP-related research

 

Több iráni hírforrás a napokban újabb fotókat és videókat tett közzé a Qaher F-313 hazai fejlesztésű vadászrepülőgépről – írja a theavaitionist.com.

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As from 15 June, mobile users travelling to other countries in the EU will be able to call, text or surf the net without paying any extra charges. The last requirement for abolishing mobile roaming fees was met today with the adoption by the Council of the legal act that limits how much operators may charge each other to allow roaming across Europe.

"Today's final vote in the Council clears the path for free roaming," said Dr Emmanuel Mallia, the Maltese Minister for Competitiveness and Digital, Maritime and Services Economy. "When Europeans go on holiday this summer, they can enjoy the freedom of being able to stay in touch and use the internet as if they were at home. The EU is making our lives easier in very practical ways."

Roaming without paying surcharges, or "roam like at home", is for those living in Europe and who travel to other EU countries for work or leisure. It will also be introduced in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway shortly after 15 June.

"Roam like at home" is meant to make communicating while travelling easier. It is not intended to allow permanent roaming where a customer would take out a subscription in the cheapest possible country and use it to roam in his home country.

Special rules apply to phone plans with unlimited data and pre-paid cards. For information on these and other practical questions, see the Commission's FAQ (link below).

The reform of EU wholesale prices adopted today was a practical and legal prerequisite for the end of roaming as laid down in the roaming regulation from 2015. New wholesale caps were needed to help ensure that operators are able to offer surcharge-free roaming to their customers without increasing prices at home.

Since the European Parliament already approved the wholesale regulation on 6 April, today's go-ahead from the Council is the last legal step before the text is signed by both institutions in mid-May and published in the EU Official Journal by the end of May. It will then enter into force three days after its publication. This means that the 15 June 2017 deadline will be met and "roam like at home" can begin.

For more information on the wholesale reform and the agreed wholesale caps, see our press release of 31 January 2017 (link below).

Hajózásról szóló cikkeket kerestem, erre tessék, mi jön velem szembe? Háborús repülőtér Vis szigetén.

A Splithez közeli szigeten 1944-ben az amerikai hadsereg repülőteret épített a szőlőültetvények között Plisko Poljén 1km hosszú pályával. A repülőtérnek köszönhetően 218 harci gép és több mint ezer pilóta menekült meg. Főként üzemanyag felvételre használták a szövetséges nehézbombázók, a B-17-es „repülő erődök” és a Liberátorok.

A repülőtér sok pilótának az utolsó reménye volt, de voltak, akik már nem érték el a szigetet. Erről a Vis környékén fellelt roncsok tanúskodnak. Ma is ott fekszik 60 méter mélyen egy lelőtt Liberator a háborúra emlékeztetve.

A szövetséges repülőtér kifutóját 1960-ban beültették szőlőtőkékkel, ezzel visszaadták eredeti funkcióját.

 

Az 1992-95-ös balkáni polgárháború után többször felmerült, hogy repülőteret nyissanak Vis szigeten, elkészültek a tervek is, de nagyon sok ellenzője van, akik nem szívesen látnának ennyi betont a szőlők helyett. 

A szigeten ma egy kedves fogadó és bor bár, az Aerodrom neve utal az egykori háborús repülőtérre.

 

(B2) La Finlande a ouvert, mardi (11 avril) un « centre européen d'excellence sur les menaces hybrides ». Ce centre aura une vocation académique en suivant une approche « multinationale et multidisciplinaire ». Il « contribuera au renforcement de la coopération entre l'UE et l'OTAN » souligne-t-on du côté de l'UE. Cette initiative finlandaise, soutenue […]

The Council today adopted a decision which will ensure the release of high-quality airwaves for wireless broadband services in all EU member states in order to boost mobile connectivity and drive the roll-out of 5G technology. The coordinated use of the 700 MHz band, which offers high speeds and excellent coverage, will allow for faster and better internet connections across Europe. This will reduce the digital divide and make it possible to develop and offer new innovative digital services such as connected cars or eHealth, not just in urban but also in rural and remote areas. 

As a result of this decision, mobile operators will obtain exclusive access to the 700 MHz band (694-790 MHz) by 30 June 2020. This timeframe coincides with the expected deployment of 5G networks in Europe. Member states may, however, delay this reallocation by up to two years, but only in duly justified cases set out in the decision.

The 700 MHz band is part of the 470-790 MHz range that is currently widely used for digital television broadcasting and wireless microphones at various events. To ensure that there is adequate spectrum available for the audio-visual sector even after the upper part of the range has been repurposed, broadcasting services will stay a priority in the sub-700 MHz band (470-694 MHz) at least until 2030, based on national needs. Member states will have the option of using this range for other purposes, including mobile internet services, as long as this is compatible with broadcasting needs.

All EU countries must set out an implementation plan for this reassignment by the end of June 2018.

"Opening the 700 MHz band for mobile internet helps ensure top-quality connectivity throughout Europe and can really transform many people's lives - let's think for example of the use of telemedicine in remote areas," said Dr Emmanuel Mallia, the Maltese Minister for Competitiveness and Digital, Maritime and Services Economy. "It also represents a major step in the industrial shift to 5G, which is essential for the future competitiveness of the EU."

Next steps

This final vote by the Council concludes the procedure at first reading. The European Parliament voted on 15 March 2017. The legal act will be signed by both institutions in mid-May and published in the EU Official Journal on 30 May. It will enter into force 20 days after its publication.

Le parti satirique du chien à deux queues hongrois, va organiser samedi à Budapest une «marche de la paix pour le gouvernement et pour la Russie, et contre tout le reste

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A napokban az olasz Alenia Aermacchi vállalat leszállította Ausztráliának a soron következő, ötödik C-27J Spartan típusú szállítógépet. A repülőgép (A34-004) az Ausztrál Királyi Légierő richmondi légibázisán landolt.

Azt hiszem, a legnagyobb jóindulattal se nagyon lehet olyasmit állítani, hogy az Osztrák-Magyar Monarchia haditengerészete különösebben sok nyomot hagyott volna maga után a világtörténelemben, sőt, még a közép-európai történelemben sem. Időnként azonban az emberfia mégis a legváratlanabb helyeken botlik bele az o-m haditengerészet valamilyen hagyatékába.

Az egyik ilyen hely, ahol tényleg meglepetést okozhat a K. und K. Kriegsmarine felbukkanása, a hollywoodi giccsművészet örökbecsű remekműve, „A muzsika hangjai” című filmopusz. (Talán félórát néztem meg belőle, de távol álljon tőlem, hogy leszóljam. Korrekt iparosmunka, különösen ha a másik, történelminek álcázott borzadállyal, a Sissy filmekkel hasonlítjuk össze.) Annak idején eléggé meglepett, amikor megtudtam, hogy a film úgymond „igaz történeten alapszik”, és a filmbeli Trapp kapitány valóban létező személy volt. Létező személy, és az o-m haditengerészet tisztje, még ha nagyon sok köze nincs is filmbeli alteregójához.

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Entre cinq et dix mille citoyens se sont rassemblés mardi après-midi dans la capitale de la Slovaquie pour protester contre la corruption et l'oligarchie en Slovaquie

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