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Can Europe defend itself alone?

Today in Focus

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Shifting Paradigms in European Defense

This chapter examines the transformative changes in European defense policy amidst heightened security concerns, particularly regarding Russia's aggression towards Ukraine. It discusses significant financial commitments and funding plans led by European nations to enhance their military capabilities, alongside the historical context of France's independent defense strategy. Additionally, the chapter explores Germany's evolving defense posture and the varying opinions among EU member states regarding collective military expenditure and independence.

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