Ad
David Cameron: toning down EU defence papers (Photo: consilium.europa.eu)

EUobserved

Staving off an EU army

by EUobserver, Brussels,

Why does the EU torture Britain so? Ten pages of EU Council conclusions on defence! Prime Minister David Cameron was forced into a preemptive strike to defuse a potentially mighty tabloid attack.

He personally scratched out a reference to “Europe’s armed forces” from the text. He spoke to press about co-operation between nation states.

To read this story, log in or subscribe

Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.

Already a member? Login
Ad
Ad