Europe to create common armyEU is thinking to create its own common army, the head of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker said today. "The European Union must create its own army as a tool for defending the interests of Europe." he stressed.In his opinion, the EU army will help member states in danger. At the same time, he noted that NATO does not work for these purposes. "Not all the members of the Alliance are members of the European Union. And the question here is not about competition with the North Atlantic bloc, but about how to make Europe stronger," he said.The idea of creating a united army found a positive response in Germany. In particular, defense minister Ursula von der Lyayen said that Europe wants to protect its security.
The EU is thinking of creating its own common army, the head of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said today. "The European Union must create its own army as a tool for defending the interests of Europe." he stressed.
In his opinion, the EU army will help member states in danger. At the same time, he noted that NATO does not work for these purposes. "Not all the members of the Alliance are members of the European Union. And the question here is not about competition with the North Atlantic bloc, but about how to make Europe stronger," he said.
The idea of creating a united army found a positive response in Germany. In particular, defense minister Ursula von der Lyayen said that Europe wants to protect its security.
