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7. First and foremost: Tusk should stop posting on X...
Sun May 3, 2026, 02:08 PM
May 3

2. Europe doesn't need the Fourth Reich as it is now:

Europe possesses significant latent power—marked by a massive economy, technological base, and high human capital. The bloc is beginning to shift toward "pragmatic federalism," leveraging joint financing and security, with 81% of citizens supporting a common defense policy to reduce dependency on external powers.

Investment is surging, with defense expenditure increasing from 1.6% of GDP in 2023 to an expected 2.1% in 2025.Technological Sophistication: Europe possesses advanced defense industrial bases, producing high-end hardware, aircraft, and missiles. Key Military Powers: France, the UK, and Germany lead with robust, modern armed forces.Advanced Industrial Base: The workforce size and technological base are sufficient to build and maintain necessary weapon systems.

France (290 nuclear warheads) reaffirms its commitment to nuclear deterrence:
https://onu.delegfrance.org/france-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-nuclear-deterrence

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