An EU army? Four reasons it will not happen

Britain's eurosceptics have spent years frightening people with the idea of an 'EU Army'. It should not come as a surprise, therefore, that the subject is once again rearing its head in the referendum campaign. But the reality of European defence co-operation does not match the rhetoric – whether eurosceptic or federalist.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Defence on the Brexit frontline http://www.europeansources.info/record/defence-on-the-brexit-frontline/

ESO: Background information: Why EU Defence Policy Is in the UK’s Interest http://www.europeansources.info/record/why-eu-defence-policy-is-in-the-uks-interest/

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