The BBC's "The Inquiry" podcast episode explores the feasibility of creating a European army. Charmaine Cozier presents the discussion, featuring insights from four experts: Dick Zandee, Ulrike Franke, Oana Lungescu, and Sven Biscop. The podcast examines the historical context, motivations, and obstacles to forming a unified European military force, considering factors like differing national interests, the role of NATO, and financial implications. While increased defense spending is noted across Europe, the experts conclude that a fully independent European army remains unlikely in the near future due to political divisions, financial constraints, and the complexities of integrating sovereign military decision-making. The episode suggests a more probable outcome is a rebalanced NATO with stronger European contributions.
