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Poland Proposes 'European Legion' Amid Defense Spending Surge

1/30/2026

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Radoslaw Sikorski proposed a 'European legion' from EU members and candidates, saying national armies will not merge and a brigade-sized unit could address lower-level threats.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed skepticism about a separate European army, citing potential complications.
Poland has increased defense spending to 4.8% of GDP and is upgrading its military with equipment from the United States and South Korea.

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Radoslaw Sikorski proposed a 'European legion' from EU members and candidates, saying national armies will not merge and a brigade-sized unit could address lower-level threats.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed skepticism about a separate European army, citing potential complications.
Poland has increased defense spending to 4.8% of GDP and is upgrading its military with equipment from the United States and South Korea.