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.
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McAllister vs Botenga - To enlarge or not to enlarge the EU?
Two opposite visions for Europe’s future go head-to-head in the first episode of The Ring — Euronews’ newest political debate show. Should Europe expand further? And at what cost? David McAllister and Marc Botenga, both Members of the European Parliament, step into the spotlight to debate on one of the EU’s most pressing questions. A fiery exchange that explores the promises and pitfalls of EU enlargement — from security and democracy to workers’ rights and the Union’s own identity. This debate took place during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November. Find out more about the event on euronews.com 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.
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.Join us every Thursday on your favourite podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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