Across Europe, budgets are tightening, classrooms are overcrowded, hospitals are understaffed, and climate targets are slipping out of reach. Yet, in the midst of this so-called austerity, NATO countries are preparing to commit to something extraordinary: raising military spending to 5% of GDP. At a time when governments claim there’s “no money” for essential services, this massive shift demands scrutiny. Who benefits from this build-up? What are we sacrificing to fund it? And most importantly, is this really what security … Continue reading Europe’s Security Gamble: NATO’s New Budget Push