Claim: The European Commission is setting up an EU army to protect the borders.
Fact-check: A new EU border agency, or an EU army? - Full Fact
Verdict: this refers to commission proposals for a new border agency with increased powers, including the ability to operate in a country despite its objections. most, if not all, of its border guards would be provided by member countries. the uk isn't covered by this plan.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Conor James Mckinney
Date published: 2015-12-16T00:00:00