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It is time for us to join together and call on governments around the world to cut military spending!

As in other European countries, the Russian attack on Ukraine provoked a lot of emotions in Belgium.

We must be clear-sighted. There is no way to be prepared for a nuclear attack, you have to stop it happening – and that must be our most urgent task today, warns CND leader Kate Hudson.

In June, while the NATO-Summit is being held in Madrid, social and pacifist organisations will hold a Peace Summit.

Press statement against war in Ukraine.

A brief overview of how NATO is responsible for soaring military spending.

Statement of the international No to war - no to NATO network on Ukraine

Declaration - No to Nato - Peace Summit Madrid 2022

Two NATO member states intend to take part at the first ‘Meeting of State Parties’ of the nuclear Ban Treaty next year in Vienna. Will other NATO member states follow?

More than 100 trade unions, political parties and human rights organisations send letter to EU in defence of 6 Palestinian human rights organisations.

The German coalition’s decision represents an important step forward for the German people who have steadfastly opposed nuclear weapons for decades.

Military presence of NATO member states in the vicinity of Russia's Crimea and the northeastern part of the Black Sea is deliberate and provocative.

The Nuke Free Europe network sends a message to COP26 to finally take military Carbon emissions into account.

Next year we mark the 40 years anniversary of the Report of the Independent Commission on Disarmament and Security Issues under the Chairmanship of Olof Palme.

It appears that we are living in a more dangerous decade compared to even the difficult episodes of the cold war. But the entry into force of the Nuclear ban Treaty (TPNW) is a hopeful step forward to nuclear disarmament.

October 1st marks the anniversary of Belgium relaunching its participation in Operation Inherent Resolve – the international campaign against so-called Islamic State.

150 peace activists cycled from Kiewit (Hasselt) to the air base in Kleine-Brogel, a tour of 27 km under the name Bikes not Bombs.

Despite billions spent by the United States in Afghanistan to support the Afghan security forces, the Afghan government collapsed in drastic mode to the mission of “War on terror”. Interview with Ludo De Brabander.

On Sunday 5 September, the European month of action against nuclear weapons in Europe was kicked off in Büchel, Germany. 800 peace activists formed a human chain to protest against the US nuclear bombs at the Fliegerhorst air base as part of NATO's nuclear sharing arrangements.

The Seventh Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) takes place from August the 30th until September the 3rd 2021. Vrede vzw signed this open Letter to the States Parties to ATT on the need  for a comprehensive two-way arms embargo on Israel.

The large aeronaval maneuver Sea Breeze, officially "co-hosted by the United States and Ukraine" in the Black Sea, began yesterday (28/06)

China’s seizure of maritime formations that are within the Philippines’ 200-mile exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea is illegal and should stop.

An anti-militaristic spectre is haunting Europe: trade unions, social movements and political organizations are mobilizing against war and against the next NATO summit in Brussels.

On June the 14th NATO will hold a Summit in Brussels. On the same day the International peace movement is organizing a digital protest, called Voices For Peace, in which people from all over the world briefly explain why they oppose this Western military alliance.