The subject of the European safety Council first appeared in the speech of the French president in 2017. "I propose the creation of a European safety Council, an army association, diplomats and intelligence experts, who would advise European decision-makers, especially in the event of a threat or attack," Emmanuel Macron said during the then ongoing election campaign.
Another power was then added to the discussion on the thought of establishing a defence and security-related body for European states. "We request a European debate on fresh formats specified as the EU safety Council and measures for closer coordination, within the EU and in external forums", we could read in a declaration agreed by France and Germany in Meserberg in 2018.
EU Commissioner for the European safety Council
During the Munich safety Conference, European Union Commissioner Andrius Kubilius gave an interview to the Italian paper "La Repubblica", in which he raised the issue of the creation of the European safety Council, "the old proposal by Merkel and Macron".
– I believe that there should be permanent members, for example Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Poland, possibly besides the United Kingdom and the heads of the EU institutions," said Lithuanian politicians, stressing that this body should first be institutionalised. "He should have strong decision-making powers," he said.
Kubilius included Poland in possible plans due to its importance in the defence of Europe.
"Russia's biggest threat to Europe"
– Armed forces of 80,000-100 000 soldiers are needed, which would play an crucial function and were our safety backbone on the continent," Kubilius said, pointing out Russia as "the top threat to Europe."
– Even if we can accomplish lasting peace in Ukraine, which we all want, we request to realize that Vladimir Putin will proceed his war economy," explained the EU Commissioner, suggesting that "she could be ready to attack us" even next year.
