European army - Wikipedia
WEBThe European army or EU army are terms for a hypothetical army of the European Union which would supersede the Common Security and Defence Policy and would go beyond the proposed European Defence Union.
Defence forces of the European Union - Wikipedia
WEBThe military operations of the EU are typically named with a prefix that is either European Union Force (EUFOR) or European Union Naval Force (NAVFOR), depending on whether the operation is terrestrial or at sea.
Is an EU Army Coming? - Foreign Policy
WEBMar 20, 2022 · The war in Ukraine, politicians and pundits agree, is the European Union’s sudden birth as a serious military player. Germany has announced that it will dramatically increase its defense ...
Fact-check: Is the EU setting up a European army? - Euronews
WEBMay 29, 2024 · Critics of the EU have long claimed that the bloc has created a joint army or soon will, citing calls from pro-European voices who want an ever-closer union.
Germany is building what's expected to become Europe's largest military
WEBMar 17, 2022 · Three days after Russian troops entered Ukraine, German Chancellor Scholz announced Germany would more than double its military's funding, a move that caught Europe and Germans by surprise.
Defence: is the EU creating a European army?
WEBJun 24, 2019 · Since 2016, there has been significant progress in the area of EU security and defence with several concrete EU initiatives to encourage cooperation and reinforce Europe’s capacity to defend itself. Read the overview of the latest developments.
EU must step up and build defence - von der Leyen - BBC
WEBSep 15, 2021 · European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the EU should seek to beef up its military capabilities to confront security threats and global crises.
'A new page in EU defence': First-ever live EU military ... - Euronews
WEBOct 17, 2023 · Some 2,800 troops are this week taking part in the first-ever live European Union military exercise in a bid to boost the bloc's ability to respond faster to crises outside its borders.
Italian foreign minister calls for formation of EU army
WEBJan 7, 2024 · The European Union should form its own combined army that could play a role in peacekeeping and preventing conflict, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said.
EU member countries push back on Italy’s call for European army
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · The EU is developing a Rapid Deployment Capability force of up to 5,000 troops from member countries for use in non-permissive environments.