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EU Army: Is Europe Planning to Integrate Military Forces (or is it Just a Myth?) – TLDR News
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During the Brexit debate and even since then, some have claimed that the EU is planning to integrate so far that the end up forming some kind of EU army. A combined defence force which would include servicepeople from all member countries and could be called to assist any nation in the union. The thing is – some say this is all a myth and would/could never happen.
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1 – https://www.europarl.europa.eu/about-parliament/en/in-the-past/the-parliament-and-the-treaties/treaty-of-rome
2 – https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/brexit/2016/04/26/what-is-an-ever-closer-union/
3 – https://ec.europa.eu/archives/emu_history/documents/treaties/rometreaty2.pdf
4 – https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7230/
5 – https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/official_texts_19544.htm
6 – https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_49217.htm
7 – https://www.nato.int/nato_static_fl2014/assets/pdf/pdf_2018_02/1802-factsheet-nato-eu-en.pdf
8 – https://eeas.europa.eu/sites/eeas/files/eu_nato_factshee_june-2020_3.pdf
9 – https://www.economist.com/europe/2019/11/07/emmanuel-macron-in-his-own-words-english
10 – https://www.politico.eu/article/angela-merkel-emmanuel-macron-eu-army-to-complement-nato/
11 – https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/13/merkel-joins-macron-in-calling-for-a-real-true-european-army
12 – https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-nato-problem-defense-procurement-training-research/
13 – https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-nato-problem-defense-procurement-training-research/
14 – https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/security/20190612STO54310/eu-army-myth-what-is-europe-really-doing-to-boost-defence
15 – https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/security/20190612STO54310/eu-army-myth-what-is-europe-really-doing-to-boost-defence
16 – https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A12008M042
17 – https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/security/20190612STO54310/eu-army-myth-what-is-europe-really-doing-to-boost-defence
18 – https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/security/20171208STO89939/pesco-eu-countries-sign-off-on-plan-for-closer-defence-cooperation
19 – https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/32082/pesco-overview-of-first-collaborative-of-projects-for-press.pdf
20 – https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8149/
21 – https://fullfact.org/europe/hunt-eu-army/
22 – https://fullfact.org/europe/hunt-eu-army/
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@drnick40
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
There is no alternative for Europe but to build a powerful military if the continent wants to survive the invasions from Russia, Africa and the Middle East. First of all there should be a state of the art border defense corps.
@aronwallies6172
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
a great idea in the context of building a common European security
@erwinsegers3696
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
The EU is NOT a union but a group of seperate countries that that find themselves more important than the others …so NO union. In the EU they are not even aware that the US will NOT help when a EU state (Baltics) are attacked by Russia when US is under Trump government . Trump is about to take his revenge on ALL those who didn't love him unconditionally (read his Project 2025 in which he does not give a damn about the EU)
@ElaborateTiger
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
The EU has been making a lot of improvements since Brexit Britain left. They were holding us back.
@miagatwa2457
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Even if it would make NATO less powerful, it shouldn’t matter. We also don’t say that USA shouldn’t have a united army between it’s states
@kucnimajstor2901
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
It should and it will..
@jamescoleman9822
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Ovbiously europe needs it own united armythe question is whther or not thats what this will be more than likely will just end up being a new european nato with france and germany leading
@louistan7560
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
There is no need for NATO in Europe. Each country would be more successful building up their own armies first before even talking about a European army. The aim of the US Ukraine proxy war is to make Europe dependent on the US for energy, for investments, for arms, and for security under US-NATO control. Unfortunately, European governments have been badly infected by US ideology and deadly politicsl viruses that prevent anyone thinking for themselves.
@joeyjojojrshabadoo7462
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
European security under NATO alone is inherently compromised by the interests of It's non-european members (USA, Turkey, arguably even the UK) the trouble is they're also only ones with any sort of military to speak of.
@dxelson
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
NATO should be composed of EU military + non EU european members + non european members
@Ukrainianstowin
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Eu army . Would Germany lead this army ???.If europe was to go it alone!!! Because this would mean the end of NATO/USA support. Would any euro country trust Germany, recent behavior of Germany dragging ukranian personnel into the graveyards of the Ukraine.Germany doesnt want to be seen by russia as supporting the Ukraine %100 .There will always be room for the German goverment to wriggle out of the majority concensus. History
@tedcrilly46
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Coalition.
Simple.
@petrospetroupetrou9653
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Much better to get others to reduce armies instead of increasing…
@mrmorden5648
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
We have the NATO
@zdzislawmeglicki2262
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Most EU militaries are merged already through NATO membership. There is no need for further integration.
@Elainerulesutube
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
It is going to happen one day. A 10 nation future military superpower headed by Germany. You ain't seen nothing yet!
@ronfeist7396
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Thé reason the EU wants an army is to control the naughty countries like the UK,Hungary, Poland and any other country which does not obey EU commands. Both coups de tat against Greece and Italy proved to be ineffective by just replacing that countries leader with someone from Goldman Sachs. When Russia shortly becomes no threat who is going to attack Europe?
@thetykecast
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
An EU army is essential to get Europe off America's teat. I think the last two decades show how unreliable America is.
@mrbardel4363
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
European Army is not only a good idea . is necessary . for the good future of Europe .
Europe must stop pay protection tax to America . Europe must stop being a Pawn in America plans .
@nierose
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Probably Europe would work better as a Federal Union, I hope that a European army will be a step forward to unify Europe more and make it a real superpower
@SCAM-BUSTER.777
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Oops! Too late! WW3 has started already. When Russia invaded Ukraine.
Posted 8 May 2022.
@TheTrainstation
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
The eu is not about trade anymore its about globalisation
@Neran12100
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
A European army is the inevitable future of a federale Europe. And the argument saying that it is not possible because we already have NATO is totally wrong. The US army is nothing else than a common army of 50 different states… Thanks for your very well designed videos! 😃
@Thanasis1248
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Not a myth anymore, France and Germany have signed a defense pact as well as France and Greece few months ago. The seeds have been planted and they grow. Its time we take care of ourselves and stop relying on USA.
@balkanadian2710
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
We need this now more than ever
@robinsmart4397
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Merkel and Macron. That is enough to know this will be a strategic disaster. Have they asked Putin if they can do this?
@friendsofdickjones6266
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Europe is deep in military tradition in history. Europe is deep with military might. Going all the way back to Rome and further back to Greece, Europe have been the dominant force in world history until pretty much the past 75 years with the United States taking the lead. Before that it was all Europe all day all the time. But the problem is European countries have pretty much only fought each other since the fall of Rome. I'll go even further; the rise of nationalism in many countries today will prevent the formation of the European Army and I dare say will be destruction of the EU within the next 50 years. Let's just take a look at these members shall we: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. That's quite a list of countries. And they're even more than want to come in. Are you trying to tell me that the Greeks want to protect the Swedes? Spain wants to protect Cypress and Portugal wants to protect and help out Croatia? Croatia doesn't care because they don't like the Spanish anyway. That's not true, I'mm just saying that. But think about it. You trying to say these countries will put forth money towards an army for Europe? And in that Department we only have to look towards NATO. These are the members of NATO: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States.
Take a look at the list. With the exception of the United States and Canada and until recently the UK, it almost mirrors the EU member nations. Almost but not quite. And I dare say if there was no United States involved in NATO there would be no NATO. This is not hubris this is fact. Because the fact is that member countries of NATO don't even want to put in their 2% that they required to pay for upkeep of the military alliance. And the member states that are putting up the 2% have only done so recently. The rise of nationalism and many EU countries is plain and clear to see today. And I am not just talking about the newest members from the East. I'm talking about the traditional and founding members of the EU. The United States in NATO keeps the alliance members pretty much honest with each other. Because if the United States didn't pay the lions share of NATOs Bills I'll say it again it would be no NATO. Everybody was mad when President Trump said the United States pays 90% of NATO's budget. Which I don't believe he meant 90% because it was just an off the cuff statement. But it pissed off many members of the alliance. Because it exposed them to the lack of funding. Now I knew you Army would have no United States to keep it all together. So I dare say it will be no Army. Because I can see two countries trying to lie for the top French and Germany and we all know how much history those two countries have for each other in the love departments.
@mysticoverlord7531
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
This didn't age well
@gerrycoffey1
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
i will be shocked if Europeans will give up their sense of self. Germany will want more control and France will suffer. The eastern bloc countries wont want to give self up rule it just seems like problems. They need a neutral country to keep kids in line.
@based_scottish5988
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
UK: Um, hey guys, what’s going on 😅
@SimplyRed66
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
The quicker an EU Army is formed the better … tomorrow is too late! Do not rely on NATO or the British and Americans!
@haltuaketti420
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
EU Military Unit was made after the Bosnia war also sre all stationed in bosnia. Now that russua invaded ukraine they moved from bosnia to georgia and moldova
@haltuaketti420
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Its been for years it started to build after the bosnia war..
@myramemagalymancia9345
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Only children's fight for toys
@myramemagalymancia9345
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Its really sad what what iam seeing in the news
@myramemagalymancia9345
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
What I no understand why rushan is having problem with ucrain
@neathizar9743
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
I say US leaves NATO outright or refuse to be the sole defender of basically an entire continent of 1st and 2nd world countries an ocean away
@emperorcorning8329
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
FEDERALIZE IT
@mo_shiota1637
February 19, 2024 at 10:18 pm
We need a unified army now more than ever