Germany's Chancellor Merkel adds support for European army

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Germany's chancellor on Tuesday proposed the creation of a Europe-wide military force that would complement work carried out by NATO, echoing similar calls made by the French president, EFE reports.

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Angela Merkel's proposal to the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg, eastern France, drew applause and jeers in roughly equal amounts from MEPs.