The Duran Podcast Ursula's grift, wants EU army
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Feb 16, 2025 The podcast dives into the European Union's centralization efforts and critiques the proposed EU army amid economic challenges. It discusses a recent EU leader's speech that ignites concerns over increased control rather than liberation, particularly in the context of severing ties with Russian electricity. The discourse also highlights the EU's financial dependence and the potential tax increases needed for defense amid reduced U.S. funding. Rising discontent in Eastern Europe, especially in Hungary and Slovakia, adds a layer of complexity to the EU's future.
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Baltic States' Energy Independence
- Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, celebrated the Baltic states disconnecting from the Russian electricity grid.
- She views this as a liberation and a historic day, claiming it ends Russian blackmail via electricity.
EU Army Concerns
- Von der Leyen's call for an EU army worries citizens, as it implies increased defense spending.
- This comes as Europe faces financial constraints, raising concerns of further funding extraction.
Centralization of Power
- Von der Leyen's rhetoric about Baltic states' energy independence masks a deeper agenda of centralizing control in Brussels.
- This strengthens the EU's authority over member states, echoing the creation of a European superstate.