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Question: Are you in favour of an EU Army?
No candidate was in favour of a European army.
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No candidate was in favour of a European army.
“The idea of a European army is going way too far for the Netherlands.”
The German Chancellor addressed MEPs in Strasbourg on her vision for the future of Europe.
The motion was passed by 75 votes to 42 and was supported by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Some argue Pesco is the first step towards an EU army.
Leo Varadkar failed to rule out Ireland signing up to a joint defence pact with EU countries.
A clear and decisive majority of Irish people are in favour of enshrining neutrality in our Constitution, writes Roger Cole.