The Independent: Britain will veto EU army, says Defence Secretary
For as long as the UK is a member of the EU, it will block plans for an EU army, says Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon
The UK would exercise its power of veto to block the creation of an EU army while it remains a member of the European Union, according to Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon.
EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has spoken of the possibility of a “common military force” at a meeting of EU leaders in Bratislava, to which Britain was not invited.
Sir Michael told The Times newspaper. "That is not going to happen. We are full members of the EU and we will go on resisting any attempt to set up a rival to Nato."
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WNU Editor: Bad idea .... and if implemented what is the point of having NATO. This is also (to me) just more evidence on how out of touch the EU leadership is with the rest of Europe.
More News On Talks To Form An EU Army
No rivals to NATO: Britain will veto joint EU army as long as it’s in the bloc -- RT
Britain will veto creation of EU army, vows Michael Fallon -- Politics Home
Baltic States, Poland Up in Arms Over Creation of 'EU Army' -- Sputnik
Juncker proposes EU military headquarters -- BBC
European Leaders Debate Proposals for Closer Military Ties -- New York Times
Will the European Union build an EU army? -- Express
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