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Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Jan 2023): Thomas Pringle: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to statements on the European Council meeting. I was particularly concerned about this meeting’s focus on strengthening security and defence. The European Council’s conclusions support that the EU is "taking more responsibility for the EU's own security [and in the field of defence] pursuing a strategic course of action...and...
Defence Forces: Motions (5 Jul 2022): Thomas Pringle: ...of any type of EU army. When PESCO was formed, the joint notification on permanent structured co-operation from PESCO member states stated: PESCO is a crucial step towards strengthening the common defence policy. It could be an element of a possible development towards a common defence [that is, a common European army] should the Council by unanimous vote decide so (as provided for in...

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