Some European leaders have recently renewed calls for the creation of a European army—an idea that has long stalled on the continent. But is it time to revive it? Not for now, and likely not in the longer term either, several EU officials told Euronews. #EuropeNews

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez are among the latest voices to support the idea of a European army to ensure a credible and lasting peace in the continent.

“It is time to create a European army, EU armed forces with troops from all 27 member countries, working under a single flag with the same objectives,” Sánchez said. “This is the only way that we become a true union.”

However, despite calls from various capitals in recent years, EU officials in Brussels remain reluctant to reignite the conversation.

  • NigelFrobisher@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    12 days ago

    Am EU army was one of the scare tactics used in the Brexit referendum, so can’t imagine it’s the most popular idea in many of the member states. Presumably Zelenskyy is thinking more of a coalition defence force though - though that raises all sorts of questions about how command and control would work.