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NATO Military Official Says European Army Concept Is Nonsense
NATO's top military official described a European army as an oxymoron and nonsense. The statement addresses ongoing discussions among European leaders about creating a unified military force separate from NATO.
May 19, 1:42 PM·1m read1 source
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NATO's top military official stated that a European army would be an oxymoron and nonsense. The official explained that NATO functions as an alliance of sovereign armies rather than a supranational force. Centralizing command would remove authority from member states, the official added.
European leaders have discussed the idea of a unified European military for years. The current NATO structure does not support such a centralized command arrangement.
NATO operates as an alliance where each member maintains control over its own armed forces. Brussels has promoted the concept of strategic autonomy for Europe. The official noted that the people managing the alliance have repeatedly explained why a European army cannot function within the existing framework.
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