European Union Defense Policy Quiz

How is the European Union often described on the world stage?

• A political giant but an economic dwarf

• An economic giant but a military dwarf

• A foreign giant but a political dwarf

• A military giant but a political dwarf

What is the primary focus of the EU's Common Security and Defense Policy?

• Promoting cultural exchange

• Developing military capabilities through collective action

• Developing economic policies

• Enhancing trade agreements

What is one of the main weaknesses of the CSDP?

• Excessive military spending

• Over-reliance on the United States

• Difficulty in achieving unanimity among member states

• Lack of economic resources

What historical attempt was made to create a European Defense community?

• The European Security Pact of 1980

• The European Defense Community of 1952

• The European Defense Initiative of 1960

• The European Military Alliance of 1970

What is a potential benefit of creating an EU Army?

• It would reduce the need for NATO

• It would allow each country to have its own military specialty

• It would make the EU economically independent

• It would eliminate all military conflicts in Europe