Minister denies Euro army move

UK Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has called for more military co-operation between European nations.

Speaking at the launch of a new report calling for politicians to prepare the ground for British troops to fight under an EU flag, Mr Hoon said Europe needed greater military might and more effective decision-making. Report from an IPPR conference 'European Defence: making Europe stronger', held in London, 14.11.00

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