
Europe Moves Toward War As Leaders Push Military Expansion Despite US Warnings
European nations are pressing forward with plans to expand their military forces, even as the United States continues to push for a negotiated settlement between Ukraine and Russia. Instead of working toward peace, Europe is moving aggressively to strengthen its armies, increase nuclear capabilities, and prepare for potential war with Russia.
Poland has taken a drastic step by announcing mandatory military training for all men. Prime Minister Donald Tusk laid out plans to double the country’s military size, aiming to reach 500,000 troops, including reservists. Tusk also called for the pursuit of nuclear capabilities, arguing that Poland must not make the same mistake as Ukraine in giving up its nuclear arsenal. Additionally, Poland is reviewing its participation in international agreements that ban the use of cluster munitions and landmines, signaling a move toward a more aggressive defense policy.
#BREAKING 🔴🇪🇺 All European leaders are meeting today in Brussels for the extraordinary security meeting.
Act now! Common defense and European army NOW! 🇪🇺⚔️ pic.twitter.com/plPCeOu4SZ
— Other Europe 🇪🇺 (@other_europe) March 6, 2025
"We should go ahead with the coalition of the willing". Luxembourg's PM wants to establish the European Army with Italy, France, Poland and other willing states. No need to wait for everyone. Later on, the remainder can join pic.twitter.com/X1WenEErYH
— Mariska den Eelden 🇪🇺🇳🇱 (@eeldenden) November 6, 2024
Germany is also shifting its military strategy, with Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz proposing discussions on nuclear sharing with France and the UK. While Germany has traditionally avoided nuclear weapons due to post-World War II agreements, Merz argues that Europe must be prepared for a future in which the US might not be as deeply involved in its defense.
Listen to this wonderful human being, a Former Army General who had the courage to write a book, “The World Upside Down” the reality of today’s Italy. He was persecuted for telling the truth, had to retire, then won the European elections. https://t.co/kvK62YSfQK
— Cecilia Bertolini (@CeciliaBertoli7) March 11, 2025
Germany has fallen imo
Germany will raise a European Army there for the Globalists pic.twitter.com/UwkweTieCd
— Pepe Deluxe 🐸 (@deluxe_pepe) March 5, 2025
Former Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren 🇪🇺 🇳🇱 urges the creation of a European Army and the pivot to a war economy. As MinDef she merged the Dutch land forces into the German army. Full European integration would add €3 trillion in value, four times the US defence budget pic.twitter.com/SDTeTwUOjr
— Mariska den Eelden 🇪🇺🇳🇱 (@eeldenden) March 7, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed even further, announcing plans to meet with military leaders from European nations willing to send troops to Ukraine. While initially framed as a peacekeeping effort, the move raises concerns that European forces could enter Ukraine before a ceasefire is secured, significantly escalating the conflict. Russia has warned that any European deployment in Ukraine would be considered a direct threat, increasing the risk of confrontation.
🚨 MACRON JUST LOST HIS MIND! 🚨
France’s leader is calling for boots on the ground, more war, massive militarization, and a European army—all in the name of “peace.”
This man is sleepwalking straight into WORLD WAR 3.
Somebody stop him before he turns Europe into a… pic.twitter.com/vkd3xrYQqp
— Next News Network 🇺🇲 (@NextNewsNetwork) March 6, 2025
This thing wants to spearhead a European army in which Irish liberals will gladly sacrifice your children.
— Peter ♱ (@13thApostle_) March 3, 2025
We NEED THAT EUROPEAN ARMY NOW! https://t.co/NJs7AEY1Y6
— CSEHIL (@CsehilAron) March 9, 2025
In addition to these national policies, the European Union has introduced the ReArm Europe plan, an €800 billion initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s military capabilities. The plan will provide loans to member states for purchasing advanced weaponry, drones, and missile defense systems. Major European defense companies, including BAE Systems and Thales, are expected to see significant financial gains as Europe ramps up its military production.
We don't need an European Army, we simply need to keep Ukraine out of NATO: pic.twitter.com/NufEZX1myT
— Colette Murphy (@Iammurphycolet) February 18, 2025
🇫🇷 #Macron:#France has the most powerful and effective army in Europe
In fact, it has artillery ammunition for a couple of weeks and missiles for fighter jets for 3 days.
Imagine what situation the other European countries are in 🤭😁#Ukraine #Russia #UE pic.twitter.com/Gq26dN5G81— ❤️🔥Siciliano Ergo Sum 🌋 (@SicilianoSum) March 5, 2025
JUST IN: 🇺🇦 Ukrainian journalist accuses Volodymyr Zelensky of jailing and killing opponents, labeling him a "dictator."
"#Zelensky took #Ukraine hostage. We want freedom. He imprisoned or killed anyone who dared to speak out." pic.twitter.com/bd1hnjfWai
— MEGA-Make My Europe Great Again (@MEGA_officialEU) March 11, 2025
Russia has made it clear that it views these developments as acts of aggression. Moscow has dismissed European claims that Russia may expand its military operations into NATO territory, arguing that these war preparations are unjustified. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump continues to push for a peace agreement, but European nations are resisting US efforts, signaling their intent to escalate rather than de-escalate the situation.
Ursula von der Leyen has two sons, both of military age, yet neither serves in the army.
Do you think EU leaders have the right to discuss sending European troops to Ukraine when their own sons aren’t serving in the military? pic.twitter.com/6yjBeIqCEg
— Gabe (@GabeZZOZZ) March 4, 2025
A watershed moment in #Europe has emerged with the approval of an €800 billion military investment plan aimed at rearming the continent. While I am not a military expert, it appears that the #EU bloc might be distancing itself from its own military alliance, #NATO.▶️👇 pic.twitter.com/KqjPa7If87
— Hintsa Andebrhan (@AndebrhanHintsa) March 6, 2025
The European army,:
In one shot; pic.twitter.com/xSW975W6ve— paul – kijk: De doos van Pandora staat open! (@PRikmans) March 6, 2025
At this time, European leaders show no signs of stepping back from their military expansion, despite growing concerns that their actions are bringing the world closer to escalating a devastating conflict.
It’s all fun and games until Brussels deploys the EU’s most fierce battalion of warriors to Ukraine…
Watch out, Putin!
The "European Army" is coming!😂😂 pic.twitter.com/bnsiwEeofU— MEGA-Make My Europe Great Again (@MEGA_officialEU) March 4, 2025
The EU is using the supposed emergency created by Russia winning the Ukraine war and the uncertainty of the future of NATO to create a European Army. That’s what the €800 billion is for. pic.twitter.com/LzsCsacwPj
— Seán (@Seanism3) March 9, 2025
Look out Putin, the European Army is coming for you! pic.twitter.com/s3N7g0FuT3
— David Vance (@DVATW) March 4, 2025