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In recent years the EU's security and integrity has become paramount. With mounting Global tensions we have taken the leap to initiate a Single European Army. This is a step forward in political co - operation and shows unity and solidarity in the face of current global threats.
Preparations for the formation of a Single European Army began in 2042 with the Defence of Europe Act. In accordance with the European Basic Law, a referendum was held in April of 2048. The people of Europe voted to allow the formation of a Single Army with 53% of the vote and 35 member states in favour.
Command of relevant armies was transferred in January of 2050. Certain member states are conditional members of the Single European Army, while others received opt-outs.
When the ECSC was founded almost a hundred years ago to create a reliance between European countries so as to prevent a future war, no one then alive could have dreamt that Europe would one day fight its battles together as a single unit.
With past dreams being fulfilled today Europe will take the first step into a more unified future whilst also celebrating our differences and creating a new culture of inter - reliance that could not even have been dreamt of a hundred years ago.
Opt - out policies
Due to the severe controversy of a single army many countries have stipulations, opt - outs, and other amendments relating individually to this legislation:
Numerous countries will continue to operate with an independent army (with 75% of the troops being put under European command) these countries include Norway and Spain
Countries such as Ireland and Wales have a right to neutrality in case the army is drafted in any occupation other than defence
Some countries have reserved the right to completely remove themselves from the Army if they see fit, this however must have a valid reason accompanying i. and plead there case properly and fully to the commision
Numerous other stipulations exist with each country having its own legislature
A full article relating to the stipulations of each country will be released shortly.
Q & A for the new army
Q Where will the new army be situated?
A The new defence force headquarters will be situated on the outskirts of the Halle region in Belgium, this area has been chosen for its central location and its close proximation to the central European Government.
Q How will it be funded?
A The money each government already allocates to their defence forces will be reallocated towards the new defence forces.
Q Who will be in charge?
A A new High Representative for Defence will be chosen by the chancellor of parliament and voted in by the European Commission, he will then report directly back the the parliament
Q How will countries defend themselves from interior threats?
A The Single Army will be divided into national commands that can manage local, immediate threats, but will still be under the European Central Command.
Q Will this army be used to attack other countries?
A No, the Single European Army will be used only in the defence of the EU, or in the broader interests of Europe, and its values, as a whole.
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