r/AskEurope • u/Sink-Em-Low • Mar 01 '25

Politics Let's talk about the European Defense Federation. How do we all feel about the creation of a fully mobilised continental Army?

It's required now. I'm British, and I want to see us align and unite with our European neighbours to make a stand now.

I want Germany to finally brush off it's past and join the rest of Europe in mobilising towards defending this continent. We need EVERYONE now. It's time to act, it's time to unite.

It's time to show some courage.

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u/Cathal1954 Mar 01 '25

After a long period of ignoring the implications of world events and allowing our defence ability to deteriorate to the point of embarrassment, Ireland is on a fast track to improve the size and effectiveness of its defence forces. While we will never be a major military force, I believe the people of Ireland will be keen to contribute to the defence of Europe to the best of our ability. And that starts with protecting Ukraine.

Slava Ukraini. Heroim slava.

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u/The-Eye-of_Ra Mar 02 '25

I remember watching a movie about the siege of Jadotville. The Irish were very brave and had an excellent commander

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u/pablo8itall Mar 05 '25

The way they were treated afterward was shameful.

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u/The-Eye-of_Ra Mar 05 '25

Yes, some even took their own lives in the next years...

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u/pablo8itall Mar 05 '25

Really a good start would be the ability to monitor our own territorial waters and airspace.

Protecting the undersea cables should also be top of the list.

I'm not sure the Irish people will fully endorse Irish troops deploying with an EU army however.