Terras vs Schirdewan - Do more weapons make Europe safer?

Who will pay to rearm Europe? And at what price will it come? In this episode, the spotlight turns to one of the continent’s most pressing issues: defence spending. Two members of the European Parliament take center stage in The Ring: Riho Terras, Army General and former Estonia Chief of Defence, now with the European People’s Party, and Martin Schirdewan, co-chair of the Left. Both debate a crucial question: Do more weapons truly make for a safer Union? Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, EU countries have been rearming at record speed — pouring billions into tanks, ammunition and drones. Supporters hail it as the dawn of a stronger, more independent Europe. Critics warn it risks draining resources from schools, hospitals, and the fight against climate change. The Ring is Euronews’ weekly political showdown, where Europe’s toughest debates meet their boldest voices.In each episode, two political heavyweights from across the EU face off to propose a diversity of opinions and spark conversations around the most important issues of EU affairs and the wider European political life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.