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[–] 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

We have to keep in mind that Europe needs to justify austerity for the citizens and rearmament for their militaries. I have no evidence of this, but I think it's an entierly sensible read that the warning from Germany is an overstatement with that intent in mind.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    I guess you need to pretend there's a threat NOW in order to divert funds towards defense now.

    If the threat is in more like 10 years, why don't we start investing next year instead? etc.

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