The Explainer: What's the story with an EU army?
Could an EU army be founded soon? And if so what would that mean for Ireland?
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Could an EU army be founded soon? And if so what would that mean for Ireland?
Claims around the potential for an EU army have been prominent in the election debate
No candidate was in favour of a European army.
As EU military and defence spending skyrockets, Ireland’s commitment to defence co-operation compromises its neutrality, writes Luke Ming Flanagan, MEP
Varadkar says Europe needs to start looking after its own security.
The Cork TD discusses how the abortion issue will be difficult for his party and how Fianna Fáil hasn’t ruled out running candidates in the north.
The motion was passed by 75 votes to 42 and was supported by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
The Taoiseach has said the deal will not affect Ireland’s neutrality but opposition TDs think otherwise.
Some argue Pesco is the first step towards an EU army.
Last week, the Cabinet gave the go-ahead for Ireland to take part in an EU plan.
Leo Varadkar failed to rule out Ireland signing up to a joint defence pact with EU countries.