Spain calls for the establishment of a joint European army to strengthen security
[57916] Spain calls for the establishment of a joint European army to strengthen security
The Spanish Foreign Minister calls on the European Union to strengthen its military independence and reduce external dependence on defense.
Spain calls for the establishment of a joint European army
During statements released on Tuesday, May 13, 2026, the Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares Bueno, called for the establishment of a unified European army. According to the report in آخرین خبر, which is identified with the positions of the Iranian government, the minister emphasized that the European Union must "strengthen its military capabilities" so that it can rely on itself in protecting its national and regional security.
The remarks, which were also reported by فارس بینالملل و سیاست خارجی, which usually reflects the official line of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, highlight the European aspiration for greater strategic independence. According to Albares' words as quoted in آخرین خبر, the need to build an independent military infrastructure is a necessary step in view of the complex security challenges facing the continent.
This initiative comes as part of an ongoing debate within the European Union regarding the extent of reliance on external forces, primarily NATO. As of now, no further details have been provided on the outline for establishing such a force or on the expected reactions from other EU member states.