Germany's Merkel doubles down on demands for a 'real, true European army'Washington Times, Nov 13, 2018, Carlo Muñoz
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday doubled down on growing rancor on the continent, demanding a new European-centric military force as an alternative to NATO, just as the Trump administration launched a new rhetorical broadside against France who has made similar demands.
Ms. Merkel broached the notion of a “real, true European army,†during a speech before a session of the European Parliament, echoing calls for a similar force made by French President Emanuel Macron last week.
“We have to protect ourselves with respect to China, Russia and even the United States of America,†Mr. Macron said in an interview with Europe 1 last Tuesday.
“What is really important, if we look at the developments of the past year, is that we have to work on a vision of one day creating a real, true European army,†Ms. Merkel said, virtually mimicking Mr. Macron’s demands.
“Only a stronger Europe is going to defend Europe,†she added, without mentioning the United States or the Trump administration.
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