The European Commission has recently presented its White Paper on Defence, the ReArm Europe initiative, and the Preparedness Union Strategy. It is clear: Europe must take more responsibility for its own security. But how we get there is still up for debate. More details here.
More money for more security – not more profits
In the plenary debate on the outcomes of the European Council on March 20, I made one thing clear: We as Greens are ready to support the defense industry – but only where it truly matters: access to skilled workers, raw materials, less bureaucracy, and secure supply chains. However, we expect that increased defense spending will result in greater security for people in Europe – not just higher profits for shareholders. If this is not the case, we need an excess profits tax for companies in the defence industry.
My plenary speech:
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The European Parliament’s latest report on the Common Foreign and Security Policy, which I negotiated on behalf of the Greens, highlights: Europe is under pressure – caught between Russian and Chinese aggression and the go-it-alone approach of the United States.
If we do not want to become a pawn in global power politics, we must finally learn to stand on our own feet. When we talk about defending Europe, it’s not just about borders. It’s about defending – and strengthening – what Europe stands for: freedom, democracy, and justice.
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