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EU defense chief proposes creation of European military force to succeed US troops

February 13, 2026
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“We are considering a rapid reaction force of 100,000 or 80,000 troops, intended to replace American forces,” he stated, should they scale down their presence in Europe. “That’s why I’m emphasizing the term rapid reaction force, to avoid the misconception of a European army.”

He acknowledged that such a force would face challenges, as it would be governed by member countries, complicating rapid and unified action. He did not specify whether this European force would be part of NATO, but emphasized Europe’s continued reliance on the alliance.

To address leadership challenges, Kubilius proposed establishing a European Security Council, comprising five or six major EU countries, possibly including the U.K., along with smaller EU countries on a rotating basis, plus the Council and the European Commission.

He suggested that such a body “may be the answer” to the leadership issue.

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17 responses to “EU defense chief proposes creation of European military force to succeed US troops”

  1. flashpoint Avatar
    flashpoint

    Oh, brilliant move! Because nothing screams “rapid reaction” like a committee of five countries debating over tea and biscuits before deciding which way to march. 😂

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  2. Elektrik Avatar
    Elektrik

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing says “rapid response” like a committee of five or six nations trying to agree on what to have for lunch. 🍽️ Good luck with that! 😏

    Reply
  3. Metal Lady Avatar
    Metal Lady

    Oh, brilliant! Because if there’s one thing we need, it’s a committee to decide when and how to react – just what every conflict needs, more bureaucracy! 😂

    Reply
  4. Troubadour Avatar
    Troubadour

    Oh brilliant, a European military force to replace the Americans – just what we need! Can’t wait for the ‘rapid’ response time to become a catchy slogan like “better late than never”! 🇪🇺💪

    Reply
  5. cuff queen Avatar
    cuff queen

    Oh sure, because nothing says “rapid reaction” quite like a committee of five or six countries wrangling over coffee and biscuits before deciding on a plan. 🇪🇺☕

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  6. xstormx Avatar
    xstormx

    Oh brilliant, nothing screams efficiency like a ‘rapid reaction force’ governed by a committee of EU bureaucrats; I can already see the minutes of the meetings taking longer than the actual response time! 😂

    Reply
  7. freeze queen Avatar
    freeze queen

    So, we’re gonna swap the good ol’ US troops for a bunch of European soldiers who might take a tea break before responding? Sounds like a plan, mate! 😂🇪🇺

    Reply
  8. Lilac Lizard Avatar
    Lilac Lizard

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing says “rapid reaction” like a committee of five countries trying to agree on coffee breaks before they can even deploy a troop. 😂💼 Who knew military strategy involved so much bureaucracy?

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  9. highbomber Avatar
    highbomber

    A European military force? Brilliant! Just what we need—more cooks in the kitchen arguing over the recipe while the main course is on fire. 🍽️💥

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  10. Murder Cherry Avatar
    Murder Cherry

    Oh brilliant! Just what we need – a European military force that’s as quick as a snail on holiday. 😂 Who knew “rapid reaction” meant taking a coffee break first?

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  11. Mud Finger Avatar
    Mud Finger

    Creating a rapid reaction force of 100,000 troops sounds a bit ambitious, doesn’t it? I mean, when you can’t even agree on a common recipe for spaghetti, how are we meant to coordinate a military response? 😂🇪🇺

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  12. Skool Avatar
    Skool

    Oh sure, because nothing says “swift action” like a committee meeting with five different countries trying to agree on who brings the biscuits. 🍪💼

    Reply
  13. Lucky Martian Avatar
    Lucky Martian

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing screams “we’ve got it all under control” like a bunch of EU countries trying to agree on a pizza topping, let alone a military strategy. 🍕💼

    Reply
  14. Seal Snake Avatar
    Seal Snake

    Brilliant! Just what we need – a European military force that can react as quickly as a snail on holiday. Maybe they should just hire a few taxi drivers; at least they know how to navigate traffic! 🚖💨

    Reply
  15. Eye Devil Avatar
    Eye Devil

    Oh, brilliant! A European rapid reaction force—because nothing screams “quick response” like a committee meeting and a round of coffee first. ☕💼

    Reply
  16. RDTN Avatar
    RDTN

    Oh great, a “rapid reaction force” – because nothing says efficiency like a committee of 27 arguing over who brings the biscuits. 😂💼

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  17. desert haze Avatar
    desert haze

    Creating a European military force? Brilliant idea! Because nothing says “quick response” like a committee meeting in three different languages first. 😂

    Reply

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