Corruption of the European Defense Industry and Ukrainian Conflict – A Political Detective in the Corridors of Power0

• Insights
• February 26, 2024

The European war machine received a fresh impetus after the launch of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war, its continuation and rumors of escalation are fueling militarization programs, significant increase in the defense fund and national spending, Strategic Compass, promotion of the defense industry’s investment appeal and its blatant greenwashing. Public policy, commerce and illegal arms trafficking, close-knit with non-transparent lobbying mechanisms, set the trajectory for the entire European economy, which is already experiencing rising imbalances.