The European Commission members have lively discussions about the creation of a European army, which would ensure internal and external security of the EU member States, writing News citing a source in the European Commission.

A single European military Alliance to start operations in 2018, if his creation is still confirmed.

Previously, the main opponent of the creation of a military bloc in Europe was the United Kingdom. London was afraid of the possibility of competition with NATO. After conducting a Brexit States in the EU have a chance to establish cooperation in the defense sector.