Slovenia supports EU army idea, warns against additional capabilities
Brussels, 20 November - Slovenia is supportive of the idea of an EU military force, but its Defence Minister Karl Erjavec warned against demands that would require EU and NATO member states to double their capabilities. The EU's security and defence policy is already headed that way, but political consensus will likely be hard to reach, he said.
Brussels, Belgium
The Trade Union of Soldiers urges a motion to dismiss Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (pictured).
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Brussels, Belgium
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and his Croatian counterpart Damir Krstičević take part in a meeting of EU defence ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA
Brussels, Belgium
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and his Croatian counterpart Damir Krstičević take part in a meeting of EU defence ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA
Brussels, Belgium
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (right) takes part in a meeting of EU defence ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA
Brussels, Belgium
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (right) takes part in a meeting of EU defence ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA
Brussels, Belgium
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (right) takes part in a meeting of EU defence ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA
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