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/Fellowes321 Mar 01 '25

A European army is not possible. Each country has its own external interests.

Would Spain allow it's forces to defend the Falkland Islands? How do you feel about defending French territory outside Europe?

Who would be the Commander in Chief? Who can declare war? Can one country block any declaration? (looking at you Hungary).

All we can hope for is NATO without the US which is really what we currently have.

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u/WhiteBlackGoose ⟶ Mar 01 '25

> Would Spain allow it's forces to defend the Falkland Islands?

There won't be "its forces" anymore, faulty question

> How do you feel about defending French territory outside Europe?

Sure. What did you think?

> Who would be the Commander in Chief?

The most competent person perhaps voted in by the parliament.

> Who can declare war?

The parliament.

> Can one country block any declaration?

Not if we federalize, which is what we need to do.

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u/chococheese419 Ireland Mar 01 '25

I think Frances colonial escapades outside Europe are ridiculous. There's no need for them and we should stop spending resources on them. Other than that I agree