US EditionEU's foreign policy chief says a Europe-wide army could be 'extremely dangerous'
Kaja Kallas said separate EU and NATO forces risk command conflicts and undermine crisis response amid NATO tensions, stressing the importance of a unified chain of command.
- On Feb. 2, 2026, Kaja Kallas rejected calls for a Europe-wide army, warning it could be `extremely dangerous` as the bloc considers its security options.
- Amid questions about transatlantic ties, NATO officials warned last week that Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. support, prompting calls for a Europe-wide army.
- Kallas warned of command confusion, saying the chain of command is the most important military asset and a European army would cause orders to muddle as `the ball just falls between the chairs`.
- Given NATO's setup, NATO's military operations are overseen by a Supreme Allied Commander who is always a top U.S. officer, and Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said allied decision‑making is complex but trained.
- On Feb. 2, 2026, Kallas met Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo after appearing at an EU event, highlighting recent regional diplomacy.
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EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaia Kallas on Monday rejected calls for the creation of a European army, warning that it could be "extremely dangerous".
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European army would be 'extremely dangerous,' EU official warns
The European Union’s top diplomat poured cold water on hopes of a single European army on Monday, warning that the possibility would be “dangerous.” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas spoke against the possibility at a security conference in Norway, arguing that the proposal wasn’t practical. “Those who say that we need a European army, maybe those people haven’t really thought this through practically,” she said. “If you are already part of NA…
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, warned on Monday against the creation of a pan-European army, describing the idea as "extremely dangerous" as debate continues over the bloc's future defense capabilities. Speaking at a security conference in Norway, Kallas said the top priority in any military crisis should be to maintain a clear command structure, the Telegraph reports. "At the European level, justice ministers meet all t…
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is rejecting calls for a pan-European army, warning that such a move could be "extremely dangerous" and could weaken the functioning of NATO, which remains a main pillar of European security.
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