The Prospects of establishing a common European Army in the time of the European Union crisis in the second decade of the XXI Century Cover Image

Perspektywy utworzenia wspólnej armii europejskiej a kryzys funkcjonowania Unii Europejskiej w drugiej dekadzie XXI wieku
The Prospects of establishing a common European Army in the time of the European Union crisis in the second decade of the XXI Century

Author(s): Marcin Lasoń
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: European Union; common European army; military cooperation; Common Security; Defence Policy; EU Global Strategy

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the article “The Prospects of establishing a common European Army in the time of the European Union crisis in the second decade of the XXI Century” is to present the renaissance of idea an European army. The author points out the reasons for this phenomenon and position of selected countries. Moreover, he considers the possibility of its implementation during the crisis of the European Union. He poses a number of questions about its need and the adequacy to the process of European integration. But there is no doubt that the possible establishment of an European army is a long process. It requires the Member States to reconcile their national interests and answer the question whether the European Union should be a global or only sectoral power.

  • Issue Year: XIV/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 69-85
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish