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Increase, the European Union can no longer rely on allies for it's own defence. Europe is under attack by Russia on the East and there's a threat of attack from USA on the west.

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VOTA. (2026). “Should the government increase or decrease military spending?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 20, 2026, from https://eu.vota.com/poll/1549397788

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