TRIBUNE. Un rearmement europeen coutera entre 300 et 400 milliards d'euros par an. Mais plus on s'eloigne de la frontiere russe, plus les choses se compliquent constate l'essayiste allemand Klaus Kinzler.
An article in "Le Point" discusses the dilemma European countries face regarding increased defense spending in response to Putin, forcing a choice between social spending ("butter") and military investment ("cannons"). It suggests European defense spending needs to rise from 2% to 4-5% of GDP, costing €300-400 billion annually. The article highlights Europe's dependence on the US for protection against Russia, despite having a significantly larger combined GDP.
