The idea of a European army—discussed on and off since the early days of the Cold War—was revived in February by Volodymyr Zelensky. He called for a military force “with troops from all 27 member countries, working under a single flag with the same objectives.” Sánchez also wants greater economic integration within the bloc, and recently proposed a debt mutualization scheme—which has caused division along similar lines as the idea of a 27-nation army. He is under intense pressure from both the EU and US to increase Spain’s defense spending; but anti-military sentiment in the country is strong, and he governs in partnership with Sumar, a leftist alliance that opposes increased investment in arms and troops.
Author: Foundation for Economic Education
Published at: 2025-04-13 22:33:40
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