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Terras vs Schirdewan - Do more weapons make Europe safer?
Season 1, Ep. 2
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Who will pay to rearm Europe? And at what price will it come? In this episode, the spotlight turns to one of the continent’s most pressing issues: defence spending.
Two members of the European Parliament take center stage in The Ring: Riho Terras, Army General and former Estonia Chief of Defence, now with the European People’s Party, and Martin Schirdewan, co-chair of the Left.
Both debate a crucial question: Do more weapons truly make for a safer Union? Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, EU countries have been rearming at record speed — pouring billions into tanks, ammunition and drones. Supporters hail it as the dawn of a stronger, more independent Europe. Critics warn it risks draining resources from schools, hospitals, and the fight against climate change.
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