Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews reporter Alice Tidey about where the European Commission’s proposal to “rearm Europe” stands two months after it was unveiled.
The call to arms was announced amid growing fears of a rapid US military withdrawal, exacerbated by the recent statement from the US NATO ambassador that the country will start European troop removal discussions later this year. So, how quickly can the EU move to defend itself? What steps is the bloc taking? And what else is needed to make ambitions reality?
We also look at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels today, which is set to include talks to review ties with Israel. Finally, where in Europe has the tax burden on workers increased, and decreased, the most?
This episode of Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Lauren Walker. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas.
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