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EU Lawmakers Call for Defence Union, Independence From NATO

A new cross-party alliance of MEPs is calling for the rapid establishment of a European defence union as the bloc marks Europe Day on Saturday. “Relying solely on the United States to protect Europe is a dangerous gamble,” says a statement signed by lawmakers from across the political spectrum, including Germany’s Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Michael Gahler, and Tobias Cremer. They said structures are needed to enable nations to act even witho…

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A new inter-party alliance of MEPs calls for the rapid establishment of a European defence union, in the context of the EU bloc marking Europe's Day on Saturday. "Using the United States alone to protect Europe is a dangerous game of luck, it is shown in a statement signed by parliamentarians from across the political spectrum, including ...

·Romania
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Center

A new inter-party alliance of MEPs calls for the rapid establishment of a European Defence Union in the context of the EU bloc marking Europe's Day on Saturday, she informs.

·Romania
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The advantages are obvious: this Union could strengthen NATO but also become active on its own. Joint procurement would save billions of euros per year and speed up construction

·Vienna, Austria
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Europe can no longer rely on NATO in defence matters, and some 50 MEPs agree on this. The Group sees the need for action and calls for its own European defence union to be established.

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A cross-party group criticises the EU defence policy. Deputies, including German politicians, warn of a »dangerous gambling«.

·Germany
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Can Europe still rely on NATO in defence matters? A new group of MEPs answers the question with a clear no - and calls on the capitals to act.

·Düsseldorf, Germany
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Handelsblatt broke the news in Düsseldorf, Germany on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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