EU defence policy has a Russian-style story, no pun intended. After much back and forth about a common defence strategy among the Member States of the European Union (EU), Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought the discussion to a new level.
Historically, the European opinions have been highly heterogeneous in terms of threat perceptions, industrial prioritisation, and political interests. When the United Kingdom (UK) was still part of the Union, it remained a fervent defender of the NATO model and against a too cohesive EU defence policy. When Germany is seeking for a federal framework with a shared sovereignty over the army, France seeks for a more ambitious vision, where Member States are deeply collaborating[1].
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[1] John STEVENS, “Pour une plus grande coopération militaire entre la France et le Royaume-Uni”, on Robert Schuman [online], 2 Novembre 2010. URL
