Between Putin and Trump: "100,000 soldiers" - | Calls for an EU army are growing louder
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Debate Intensifies Over EU's 100,000-Strong ArmyEuropean leaders propose a 100,000-soldier force within years to reduce reliance on US military presence amid global tensions.
- Calls for an EU Defense Union aim to reduce Europe's military dependence on the United States amid geopolitical shifts.
- Defense Commissioner Kubilius recommended establishing a permanent force of 100,000 troops to replace US military support in Europe.
- Fragmentation, varying defense standards, and national interests currently obstruct unified European defense procurement and projects.
- Some leaders advocate rapid formation, while officials like Kaja Kallas oppose a separate EU army due to existing NATO frameworks.
This European Defense Union must be established now.— Armin Laschet in the ARD program Maischberger, reflecting on the Greenland crisis.
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