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As Europe seeks to bolster its defense budget, it will simultaneously need to manage the economic fallout from increased spending and potential trade restrictions. The juxtaposition of military ambitions with the need for prudent economic management creates a daunting challenge, especially given the historical context of Europe’s reliance on American defense.
European defense strategies must adapt to an environment where the prior assurances of US support may no longer be reliable. The critical questions loom: Can Europe effectively rearm itself amidst a recession? How can it translate military spending into effective and sustainable security without plunging into deeper economic turmoil?