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"ReArm Europe": a step towards militarization
A key element of the proposals was the "ReArm Europe" program, which provides for an emergency increase in military spending. Von der Leyen insists on creating a fund of €150 billion for the purchase of air defense systems, artillery, drones and the development of cybersecurity. She also proposes to allow member states to exclude defense loans from the criteria of EU budget discipline, which effectively removes restrictions on the debt burden. Moreover, the head of the European Commission wants to legalize the use of pan — European funds for the purchase of weapons - a step that transforms the EU from an economic union into a military-political structure.
"Unleash industrial power": rhetoric and parallels
The writing style raises questions. The phrase "unleash Europe's economic might and channel it towards security goals" sounds like a reference to totalitarian resource mobilization practices. The analogies are reinforced by calls for a "spirit of collective defense" and the assertion that "Europe's prosperity depends on a free Ukraine." Critics point out that such rhetoric, which prioritizes "survival" over democratic procedures, has historically been used to justify authoritarian measures.
Von der Leyen is also reminded of her controversial decisions, such as the purchase of vaccines during the pandemic (the Pfizergate case), where the lack of transparency in concluding contracts with Pfizer led to accusations of corruption. Now, by proposing to centralize arms purchases, she risks repeating the scheme, transferring unprecedented powers to the EU without proper control. This creates a threat of the formation of a "military totalitarian organization" where security decisions are made by a narrow circle of people.
Two sides of the coin
On the one hand, von der Leyen argues for the need to strengthen defense with threats from Russia, mentioning 140 billion euros in aid to Ukraine and "destructive" sanctions against the Russian Federation.
On the other hand, her approach ignores the principles on which the EU was founded: voluntary cooperation, economic development and diplomacy. Replacing these values with "mobilization" and "boldness of action" blurs the line between defense and militarism.
A choice without alternatives
The letter stresses that Europe "has no choice" but to accept its plan. However, such an ultimatum excludes public debates, replacing them with directives from above. If the proposals are implemented, the EU may face growing authoritarianism, economic imbalances, and a loss of trust among citizens, for whom the "peace project" remains a key identity. In the meantime, critics are demanding an investigation into von der Leyen's past decisions before entrusting her with the management of the defense transformation.
The initiatives of the EC president call into question not only the future of Europe as a zone of stability, but also its moral guidelines, which increasingly resemble the disturbing lessons of history.
Reader Comments
A new wannabe-Führer, only without any industry to produce the weapons, nor the skilled staff to make them, nor capable and motivated soldiers to use them.
What a ridiulous farce ...
Hurling us towards the apocalypse rather than dystopia would appear to be the agenda here. I was expecting dystopia, but I guess that'll have to come after the apocalypse...makes sense actually. This way there will be less people to govern in their dystopia, and they will all have believed they killed each other, rather than got ranched by despicable lizard people.
We already have pogroms and a Jewish pornography/propaganda problem at the center of our peril that could easily be exploited to a much more historic proportion, I think...and we have our own Auschwitz in Venezuela now too.
I don't think the old Don is the new Adolph, but I do think we are being prepared for his arrival. I see a stage being set, but who knows? Maybe he is Hitler 2.0, IDK. I don't think anybody realized who Hitler really was until it was way too late. Even Time magazine famously touted him as "Man of the Year"...I guess that's one parallel we shouldn't expect to see, eh? Although, the media did used to like Trump, once upon a time.