Dutch PM Rutte: NATO remains cornerstone of European defence

Ersin Çelik
17:1516/11/2018, Friday
U: 16/11/2018, Friday
REUTERS
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Friday rejected the idea of a European army, as raised in Germany and France.

"The idea of a European Army goes way too far for the Netherlands," he said after a cabinet meeting. "NATO is and remains the cornerstone of our defence policy."

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