The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: Teun Janssen on Ukraine and a Big Europe
Jul 3, 2025
Teun Janssen, a policy advisor at the European Parliament focusing on EU expansion and support for Ukraine, engages in a thought-provoking conversation. He discusses Europe's potential to take charge of its security as U.S. involvement wanes. The complexities of Ukraine's EU aspirations are highlighted, along with the necessity for systemic reforms and collaboration among EU nations. Janssen emphasizes the importance of tackling corruption and enhancing governance to facilitate EU enlargement, while addressing the geopolitical dynamics at play.
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Europe’s Defense Self-Doubt
- Europe underestimates its potential to defend itself without the U.S. backing.
- It currently lacks a coordinated plan for autonomous defense, especially in command and control.
Unlock Russian Assets, Boost Ukraine Industry
- Pressure Belgium to release frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense.
- Scale up Ukraine's domestic defense production via the Danish model to save costs and improve supply.
Streamline EU Defense Procurement
- Standardize European military equipment to improve interoperability and reduce costs.
- Use the European Commission to purchase defense capabilities across member states collectively.
