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A European Defense Force: A Comprehensive Approach To Stability And Progress. The Economic Perspective

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  • Cristian Romeo SPĂTARU

    (Department of Economics, The Doctoral School of Economics and Business Administration, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, Iași, Romania)

  • Cristian Constantin POPESCU

    (: Department of Economics, The Doctoral School of Economics and Business Administration, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, Iași, Romania)

Abstract

The EU is an undeniable economic and civil-normative power. Military force is a key element of “hard power.” Stability is a prerequisite for development, and a strong army is a guarantor of stability. This analysis will explore the advantages and challenges of establishing a common European army, focusing on available resources (cultural-historical, economic, and military). Success requires financial resources. We will emphasize the need for an opportunity to create a common army. There will be no lack of infrastructure, innovation, and defense technologies, along with the presentation of potential economic benefits. While external threats can speed up the process, a lack of consensus and slow progress in the CFSP hamper its realization.

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  • Cristian Romeo SPĂTARU & Cristian Constantin POPESCU, 2024. "A European Defense Force: A Comprehensive Approach To Stability And Progress. The Economic Perspective," Annals of Faculty of Economics, University of Oradea, Faculty of Economics, vol. 33(2), pages 203-214, December.
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