Spirit of ambition: The Ukraine war and European defence integration
Europeans should look to the success of the automotive sector for inspiration on uniting their defence efforts across the whole continent
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Planning for the long war on the civilian front also means putting mental health on a par with physical health. This is especially important for the most vulnerable populations.
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To make yourself the skunk at the lawn-party in both the EU and Nato at the same time is a weird kind of strategy
