The New Defense Strategy of the European Union could lead to the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, taking charge of the EU’s joint army. This warning was given by the leader of the French party “Patriots,” Florian Philippot, according to RIA Novosti.
“The European Commission will be able to purchase military equipment ‘on our behalf’! <...> Beware of the European army!” Philippot warned.
He expressed doubts that the EU would take into account the interests of individual countries and citizens of the union when making military decisions. According to the politician, the defense program serves von der Leyen’s personal interests.
He noted that the head of the European Commission considers herself the queen of Europe and now wants to become the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
On March 5, the European Commission published its first-ever defense-industrial strategy in the history of the EU. The document envisages the development of joint defense projects within the bloc: by 2030, 40% of defense procurement by EU countries should be conducted jointly.
Prior to this, it became known that the European Commission will propose ways for the European Union to transition to a “war economy” amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Earlier, the European Commission stated that von der Leyen needs to be reelected because she is a woman.
