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The EU without its own army: Can Europe become an independent geopolitical power centre?

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has once again spoken out against the creation of a unified European army. According to her, defence remains the responsibility of individual nation states, each of which already has its own armed forces. Moreover, 23 EU countries are also NATO members, meaning that the formation of a parallel EU army would inevitably lead to a duplication of functions and command-related problems.

10 Jun 2026-14:18
Portugal rejects EU army plan, backs NATO

Portugal has rejected the idea of creating a separate European army, drawing a clear contrast with neighbouring Spain’s more integration-focused defence stance.

15 Apr 2026-12:44
Spain pushes EU for joint army amid Greenland tensions

Spain is calling on the European Union to move toward creating a joint army, presenting it as a deterrence measure, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said in Davos.

22 Jan 2026-13:23
Spain's foreign minister calls for a European army

15 Jan 2026-19:23
US European Command hails Azerbaijani army’s contributions to regional stability

The United States European Command has extended congratulations to Azerbaijan on the occasion of Armed Forces Day.

27 Jun 2024-00:20

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