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EU to approve new military training headquarters
Associated Press ^ | Mar 6, 2017 2:48 AM EST

Posted on 03/06/2017 12:29:26 AM PST by Olog-hai

The European Union is set to approve the creation of a headquarters for its military training missions in Somalia, Mali and the Central African Republic.

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said she would urge foreign and defense ministers Monday to “take immediate decisions on the establishment of a military planning and conduct capability.”

She said it would provide a “more efficient approach to the existing military training missions we have.” …

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TOPICS: Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: eussr; federicamogherini; headquarters; mogherini; somalia

1 posted on 03/06/2017 12:29:26 AM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

EU101: White Flag Raising


2 posted on 03/06/2017 12:36:56 AM PST by nickedknack (Sump'n ain't rat cheer)
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To: nickedknack

Any cozy building where having sex with the locals as a condition of occupation will do.


3 posted on 03/06/2017 12:39:33 AM PST by blackdog
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To: Olog-hai

I guess this is one of the steps to creating a EU military.


4 posted on 03/06/2017 12:45:16 AM PST by MCF (If my home can't be my Castle, then it will be my Alamo.)
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To: MCF

It’s preparation for the ending of NATO...likely to occur over the next twelve months. In the end, we will have some troops and planes in the UK, and that will be it.


5 posted on 03/06/2017 12:46:29 AM PST by pepsionice
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To: pepsionice

That’s alright with me.I’m tired of the U.S. supporting the arrogant Euros.


6 posted on 03/06/2017 2:04:30 AM PST by MCF (If my home can't be my Castle, then it will be my Alamo.)
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To: Olog-hai

The better to more quickly evacuate “ migrants” to France and Germany?


7 posted on 03/06/2017 3:05:18 AM PST by silverleaf (Age takes a toll: Please have exact change)
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To: MCF

EU already has 18 multiethnic battalions


8 posted on 03/06/2017 3:30:20 AM PST by vooch
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To: vooch

Apparently those battalions are not directly under the command of the EU commission but operate through NATO. If you have other info please share.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/06/europe-forges-ahead-with-plans-for-eu-army/


9 posted on 03/06/2017 4:47:23 AM PST by MCF (If my home can't be my Castle, then it will be my Alamo.)
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To: MCF

This wiki entry suggests differently re the 18 Battle Groups

https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/EU-Battlegroup


10 posted on 03/06/2017 12:29:30 PM PST by vooch
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