EU takes step toward closer defense cooperation
The EU will move to with more than 20 states signing a -
Similar efforts to deepen military links have been frustrated for opposition to anything that might lead to a European army.
- again brought the need for a strong
- operation on defense agreement (PESCO), seeks to tighten defense between EU members and im - ment of new military hardware.
The agreement is part of efforts reboot the European Union after - of a 5.5- billion euro European Defense Fund.
keep its primary role in defending Europe.
Spanish Defense Minister Maria Dolores de Cospedal hailed PESCO last week as “possibly the EU’s
provide “substantial support” in - for EU military missions.
- gets in real terms” as well as devot