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Zsófia Zsigmond
The European Army: Ambition without Joint Political Will?
Konrad Adenauer once said, “What does Europe live on? It lives on the grace of the United States. That will not last forever either. The day will come, and must come, when Europe can help itself and stand on its own two feet.”
In a geopolitical landscape shaped by the war in Ukraine, rising global terrorism, and persistent migration pressures, the European Union is facing a new era of security uncertainty. Long reliant on transatlantic protection, Europe is increasingly confronted with the limits of its strategic independence. As questions grow over the reliability of external guarantees, the idea of a common European army has re-emerged at the centre of political and academic debate.
This article examines whether such a force is truly feasible by analysing the European Union’s legal framework, political constraints, and existing political capabilities. It compares two possible paths: strengthening the European pillar within NATO or building a fully autonomous defence structure. It argues that although the foundations for a common army already exist, the absence of political unity and operational cohesion continues to block its realization. In this context, a gradual move toward limited strategic autonomy appears to be the most realistic first step.
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