POSSIBILITIES OF ROMANIA'S PARTICIPATION IN THE EUROPEAN ARMY

Is there a European army or not? Do we need a EU army or not? A controversial subject, supported by some and criticized by others, the European army is a desired goal by France, which could thus strengthen its position in Europe and gain advantages from militarization. But what are Romania's interests, how open are the officials from Bucharest on the topic of the creation of the European army and what are the chances of our country participating in it? The present paper represents a theoretical and analytical research on the possibility of Romania's participation in the European Army. Its purpose is to analyze the internal and external factors that can influence both the existence of such an organization and Romania's possibility of being included in it. Thus, the article brings to attention the factors that influence Romania's participation in the European Army and its implications. Also, this paper takes into account the need for a quick intervention of an armed force in the context of the increasing risks to which EU states are exposed, the most recent example being the threat of Russia.