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It’s time Europe reduced its defense reliance on the US, Czech president says (www.politico.eu)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Lots of euro leaders have said the same over the years. The question as always is, what will you do about it?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do nothing and blame Germany

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"Why didn't YOU make an army for us?!"

[–] Honytawk 2 points 1 year ago

"We tried it ... once ... many people died"

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Well PESCO did get created. Denmark dropped their opt out from CSDP. Stuff like this moves slowly, specially upon there not being single hegemonic leader saying "We do this" and everyone else answering "Yes boss". EU is herding catch and it makes everything move slowly.