THE TELEGRAPH: Baroness Ashton has dropped her opposition to a permanent European Union military headquarters that many believe will be the first step towards a Euro-army.
Britain is staunchly opposed to a standing military headquarters in Brussels claiming it would duplicate Nato and be "an unnecessary use of resources".
But since becoming EU foreign minister last year, Lady Ashton has gone from "being unconvinced" to having an "open mind" over the move. It has been demanded by French and German supporters of a European army.
"People raise the question whether the EU should have its own permanent operations HQ. This is a serious issue that deserves a serious debate," she said to MEPs on Wednesday.
The Conservatives have accused Lady Ashton of "going native" and succumbing to pressure from France. >>> Bruno Waterfield in Brussels | Wednesday, March 10, 2010
