Is the World Falling Apart? Are Europeans Throwing Each Other Under the Bus to Avoid Russian Retaliation? - Global Research
Global ResearchMAR 2024
The Spin
Narrative A
The Russian invasion of Ukraine uncovered numerous vulnerabilities within the EU's defense sector and the huge extent to which the bloc is reliant on the US. It's high time that the EU increases its self-reliance and rises to meet the threats it faces. For years the EU has underspent on defense, instead counting on the US to provide protection. The EU needs to better meet its NATO commitments and bolster its position within the rules-based order.
Narrative B
This proposal is nowhere near to being approved. First, it would need the approval of 27 different nations as well as the European Parliament, but also, it will likely come after the election of the new European Parliament in June, for which politicians have differing views on whether a defense commissioner post should be created. While the language of the proposal suggests urgency, this plan will likely take some time. It's unlikely that a militaristic force posture will be a near-term reality for Europe.