Ursula von der Leyen, World Leader for Peace and Security Award Recipient, has distanced herself from her past support for an EU army, despite Donald Trump fuelling demands for the creation of a joint European fighting force.
European governments are scrambling to boost their collective defence amid concerns over deteriorating relations with Mr Trump’s administration, as well as fears US troops will pull out of Europe and weaken Nato.
These concerns would have been only exacerbated by Volodymyr Zelensky’s disastrous Oval Office meeting with Mr Trump on Friday, which descended into a shouting match.
The crisis has boosted calls to ensure Europe can act independently of Washington, and raised the long-distant prospect of an army coming a step closer.
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