US EditionSpain urges EU to create joint army amid Greenland dispute
Spanish Foreign Minister Albares urges EU to form a joint armed force to enhance strategic autonomy and deter threats, citing efficiency over 27 separate national armies.
- On Jan 21, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares urged the European Union in Zurich to form a single armed force, arguing it would be more efficient than 27 separate national armies.
- Ahead of an emergency EU meeting in Brussels, EU leaders prepare to coordinate a response to U.S. President Donald Trump's Greenland threats seen as threatening Denmark's territorial integrity.
- The minister proposed focusing first on defence-industry integration and pooled assets, while Albares said Europe must show it will not be coerced militarily or economically and acknowledged the legitimate debate over European citizens' willingness to mobilise.
- The EU Council confirmed the meeting will go ahead despite recent online claims, with a spokesperson affirming the emergency session proceeds despite Trump's social media claim of a NATO framework deal.
- The idea harks back to a 1951 proposal later rejected by France's 1954 parliamentary vote, and the initiative advances Europe's strategic autonomy, with Albares saying `It is up to my generation to finish this task`.
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Spain’s foreign minister told Euronews that Europe must take full control of its own security in the face of rising geopolitical uncertainties. To this end, he said the EU must move towards creating a European army.
Spain Renews Calls for European Army Amid Greenland Dispute
The Spanish government is urging the European Union to move toward creating a joint army for the bloc as a deterrence measure amid an ongoing dispute between the United States and European allies over Greenland. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares made the call for military cooperation while speaking to the media on Jan. 21 ahead of a day of meetings at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland. Echoing the views of Spanish Prime M…
Spain Takes Bold Step to Forge a United EU Army Amid Greenland Crisis
Spain has taken a decisive step toward greater European defense integration by spearheading efforts to establish a joint EU army, a move catalyzed by escalating tensions surrounding the ongoing Greenland crisis. This unprecedented initiative aims to bolster the European Union’s collective security and strategic autonomy in the face of emerging geopolitical challenges. As the situation [...]
Spain urges EU to create joint army amid Greenland dispute
Spain is urging the EU to move towards creating a joint army for the bloc as a deterrence measure, Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said in comments to Reuters on Wednesday ahead of a day of meetings in Davos.
Spain Calls for a United European Army amid Global Tensions
Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares is advocating for the formation of a joint European army as a strategic deterrent. Ahead of an emergency EU meeting, Albares emphasized integrating defense assets and cooperation among EU nations. This initiative aims to strengthen Europe amidst external threats, not replace NATO.
The proposal of the Spanish Foreign Ministry to create a European Army and a coalition of volunteers to guarantee the territorial integrity of the EU is not feasible, explains analysts consulted by Sputnik. Pedro Sanchez "feels compelled to stand up to Trump" after refusing to increase military spending, in order to "not be isolated."
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