Donald Tusk: Poland’s Former Prime Minister Calls for European Army

Tusk's Speech at the College of Europe

Donald Tusk, the former Prime Minister of Poland and former President of the European Council, has called for the creation of a European army in a speech at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium. Tusk argued that a European army would be necessary to defend the continent against future threats, such as Russian aggression.

Tusk said that "the time has come for Europe to take its destiny into its own hands" and that a European army would be a "symbol of our unity and our determination to defend our values." He also said that a European army would help to promote peace and stability in the region.

Response to Tusk's Proposal

Tusk's proposal has been met with mixed reactions. Some European leaders have welcomed the idea, while others have expressed skepticism. French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he is "open" to the idea of a European army, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that she is "not convinced" that it is necessary.

Critics of the proposal argue that it would be too expensive and that it would undermine the sovereignty of individual European countries. Supporters of the proposal argue that it would be a necessary investment in European security and that it would help to strengthen the European Union.

The Future of the European Army Proposal

It is still too early to say whether Tusk's proposal will be adopted. The European Union is a complex and bureaucratic institution, and any decision to create a European army would require the approval of all 27 member states.

However, Tusk's speech has sparked a debate about the future of European security. It is clear that there is a growing sense of unease in Europe about the continent's ability to defend itself against future threats. Tusk's proposal is one possible solution to this problem, and it is likely to be debated for many years to come.