Whenever European Union centipedes raise their millions of legs in the air for a celebration, Josep Borell comes with a big stone and crushes their dreams.
The European Union’s chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, emphasized the necessity for the EU to enhance its military prowess and foster deeper internal cooperation, albeit without striving for a unified army.
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Speaking to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Borrell highlighted a widespread agreement among EU nations to augment defense capabilities, encompassing military industry and forces. He clarified that the goal is not to establish a singular European army but to maintain national autonomy over defense policies.
Borrell advocated for increased interoperability among the EU’s national armies to bolster the bloc’s defense infrastructure, suggesting a collaborative, rather than consolidated, approach to military strengthening.
So! EU Army’s Dead Bro!
Josep Borrell is adamant that Europe needs to buff up its defense game within NATO, suggesting a ‘European Pillar’ to shoulder more responsibility alongside the U.S. “We must enhance our military might,” he says, dismissing the fantasy of merging 27 armies into one mega-force as “utopical.” Instead, Borrell preaches pragmatism, recognizing the world’s stark realities and urging preparation.
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Meanwhile, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani threw his hat into the contentious ring, advocating for a unified European army aimed at peacekeeping and conflict prevention. This bold proposition, simmering for years, faced skepticism. Denmark and Poland emerged as vocal critics, clutching to NATO as their security blanket and insisting on national sovereignty in defense matters. Copenhagen and Warsaw both underscored that any EU defense maneuvers should dovetail with NATO efforts, not replace them.
Amid the Ukraine conflict, EU nations are opening their wallets wider for defense, planning a splurge to the tune of €350 billion ($380 billion) by 2024. The air’s thick with talk from Western leaders, stirring the pot with warnings of a potential full-scale war with Russia in the coming years. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin plays it cool, insisting Moscow isn’t eyeing NATO countries for a weekend getaway. Despite this, Putin’s raised eyebrows over NATO’s eastward expansion, like a neighbor wary of the other’s fence creeping too close. This financial flexing and geopolitical poker face game underscore the high-stakes tension simmering in Europe’s backyard.
Josep Borell is an old fart but a pragmatic old fart. When NATO chief, the Skinny Mr. Stoltenberg, was boasting about NATO’s strength and how it can defeat ten Russias while taking a pee, Borell was quick to chime – “We’re fresh out of weapons,”. The EU’s maestro of foreign affairs appeared to be passing the hat around for spare change. The sight was so starkly different from NATO’s robust military waltz with Ukraine, that even Emmanuel Macron smiled a little, sources suggest that it was after 4 months that Macron had curved his lips for a smile.
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Fast forward, and the EU’s armory is mirroring the desolation of my refrigerator pre-paycheck—eerily barren. Borrell, possibly with an “I told you so” plaque taking pride of place on his wall, crafted an op-ed suggesting the conflict has evolved from a showdown of arsenals to a high-stakes race of production prowess. Spoiler alert: Russia’s seemingly pulling ahead in this manufacturing marathon.
So here we go again, after muscle flexing by Emmanuel Macron, and Sorceress Ursula’s 3 celebratory rounds on her broomstick, the EU is back to square one. No army and 2% Defence Spending commitments to go. Josep Borell has taken it upon himself to fart one stinking fact after another. Wisdom of age, perhaps.
