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Advocacy for a European army goes "way too far". The Netherlands will "refine" their position in this area, Defense Minister Ank Bijleveld told the House of Representatives. This week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel pleaded for an EU army in the manner of French President Emmanuel Macron
. France and Germany are very ambitious, according to the minister. ,, I'm moving away. We do not want to be hired in this type of position. "The Netherlands remains responsible for sending their military personnel on mission," said the minister. "We are talking about our own efforts."
It is in favor of the continuation of European cooperation in the field of defense. "This will strengthen the strength of NATO." The alliance remains the "cornerstone" of the Netherlands. The United States remains "an indispensable ally" and in the transatlantic link "we must continue to invest".
The European Union's defense and foreign ministers will meet next week in Brussels. There, the Netherlands will clarify their position as to the desired future.
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