Poland Against EU Army: Warsaw Refuses to Merge Europe's Forces

Poland has opposed the creation of a unified European Union army, stating that national armies will not be merged into a single structure. However, Warsaw supports strengthening the EU's defense capabilities, reports NewsBox.

Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that there are no plans to integrate European national armies into a single entity. He was commenting on a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the formation of a unified EU army.

One should be cautious with this term, as people interpret it in various ways. If it refers to combining national armies, this is not going to happen. But I do support the enhancement of the European Union's defense capabilities, Reuters quotes the minister.

Sikorski noted that the EU is already taking steps in this direction by forming a reinforced brigade. He emphasized that strengthening Europe's security should include both national efforts and a collective European approach.

If the U.S. wants us to strengthen defense, it should include national and NATO components. But I also consider the European component, with EU subsidies aimed at expanding our production capabilities, explained the Polish Foreign Minister.

Thus, Poland supports the development of Europe's military potential without creating a single EU army.