As the European Union (EU) continues its strategic pivot toward defense spending, the latest repackaging of its military ambitions comes under the guise of “Readiness 2030.” Gone is the failed “ReArm Europe” initiative, an €800 billion endeavor that flopped in public perception, likely because citizens were too busy questioning why there’s never enough money for healthcare, education, or infrastructure-yet an endless supply for missiles, drones, and tanks. The question remains: why 2030?

That year, according to European intelligence agencies-particularly Germany’s-is the supposed doomsday when Russia will have mustered enough strength to roll across Europe. This is the same intelligence community that just recently “discovered” that Europe’s military preparedness is abysmal and demands immediate, drastic measures, conveniently aligning with the EU’s economic downturn.

The shift in economic priorities is becoming glaringly obvious. With public sentiment teetering on the edge due to years of economic mismanagement, European politicians are getting creative in squeezing money out of their citizens. Take, for instance, France’s latest proposal that citizens should “invest” at least €500 of their personal savings for a minimum of five years to shore up the country’s defense budget. Essentially, this move allows the government to bypass direct taxation while still ensuring citizens bear the brunt of its spending spree.

It’s no coincidence that the EU’s leadership has chosen a five-year timeline-conveniently providing them with a blank check to pour taxpayer funds into the military-industrial complex, all while boosting GDP figures that have been languishing under self-inflicted economic crises.

To hammer home the urgency of “readiness,” European leaders are ramping up their propaganda efforts. French President Emmanuel Macron has been making........

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