On the basis of the observation that security threats have increased and that"the EU27 has to take action now", France and Germany put forward a joint proposal on Sunday 11 September to High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini. This proposal seeks to "revitalise" Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and trace a way towards "a global, realistic and credible defence within the EU".
Whilst awaiting the United Kingdom to effectively leave the European...