Foreign ministers from 11 Member States propose measures for further integration in the European Union

Leaders of 11 European countries (Future Group) want to create a new pan-European Foreign Ministry, with more power, a European army and a single market for defense industry.

The initiative belongs to Germany, is supported by the other 10 of the 27 Member States and refers to the direct election of the President of the EU Parliament and new responsibilities for the establishment of a parliamentary sub-rooms for the 17 euro area countries.

The idea of ​​a European army is not supported by all countries, but the document requires the establishment of a new joint police, to guard external borders and a single European visa.

After nine months of reflection on the future of Europe, at the initiative of German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle was released 12-page document with recommendations “controversial”, which could lead to Britain leaving the EU, comments the newspaper “The Guardian” .

“For the EU to be a real player on the world stage, we must take long-term decisions by a majority vote, not unanimity on foreign policy and security, to avoid the situation where a country can block judgment required of everyone else, “says the document.

UK opposes

Supporters of the project are: France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Austria, Portugal and Luxembourg.

It is also proposed to amend European treaties, by majority vote, because a consensus of the 27 members is difficult to obtain.

Foreign Policy Department would receive more power, authority and resources in areas such as development, energy, trade and expansion. Great Britain, however, does not agree with the creation of a European army and not part of the external policies disagrees.

“A pre-in countries that want integration in the euro area may attend meetings to observe the situation of the euro.”

Future Group