Dr Pierre-Emmanuel Thomann OPINION The idea of creating a European army is today a convenient utopia. French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out in favor of the creation of a “European army”, on the occasion of the commemoration of 11 November 1918 in Paris, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel supported this idea. Emmanuel Macron’s statement on…
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Merkel favorable of European army as “NATO supplement”
While delivering her speech on the ‘Future of Europe‘ the German Chancellor Angela Merkel shared her vision on the future of the European defence with the Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg Plenary session. #FutureOfEurope debate w/ #AngelaMerkel, German Federal Chancellor: LIVE REPLAY Opening statement by #AngelaMerkel https://t.co/PGpT29onvn — European Parliament Audiovisual Service (@europarlAV)…
EU calls for active participation in PESCO
The European Council (#EUCO) reviewed progress achieved in the field of security and defence, and welcomed the “ambitious and inclusive” permanent structured co-operation (PESCO) and stresses the significance of rapid implementation of the first projects. Subsequently #EUCO calls member-states for active participation and swift delivery of national implementation plans. PESCO should be footed by European Defence…
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