Europe Plans ‘Military Schengen’ as Bloc Prepares for Potential War With Russia
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Published: Dec 19, 2025, 22:34 IST | Updated: Dec 19, 2025, 22:34 IST
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European Union lawmakers have backed a proposal for a so-called “Military Schengen” area that would remove internal borders for armed forces, allowing rapid troop and equipment movements in the event of a conflict with Russia. The plan is part of a wider EU militarisation drive, including the €800 billion ReArm Europe initiative and billions more earmarked for military mobility and infrastructure upgrades. Moscow has dismissed claims that it poses a threat to EU or NATO states, with President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warning that Europe is being driven by fear-based narratives and insisting Russia has no aggressive intentions.
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