Re: What do you make of this...Fact or Fiction?
Originally Posted by
AnnieS
->
The most stupid thing I've seen you post. An EU army is the last thing anyone needs. The military has to stay separate from the EU model. This was decided back in the 50s. France were sensible enough to say Non.
Like I stated, the source is the house of commons library, see provided link.
Perhaps a read of the lisbon treaty would help too.
SECTION 2
PROVISIONS ON THE COMMON SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY
Article 42
(ex Article 17 TEU)
1. The common security and defence policy shall be an integral part of the common foreign and security policy. It shall provide the Union with an operational capacity drawing on civilian and military assets. The Union may use them on missions outside the Union for peace-keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter. The performance of these tasks shall be undertaken using capabilities provided by the Member States.