The nuclear alliance between France and Germany to manufacture military armament reignites an uncomfortable debate. While governments allocate multi-million budgets to prepare for a hypothetical war with Russia, European citizens see funding for healthcare, education, and housing being cut. Investment is made in mass destruction instead of guaranteeing basic services that protect the real population.
The technical development of deterrence and its hidden costs 💣
Franco-German cooperation on nuclear deterrence involves sharing missile technology, guidance systems, and simulation protocols. Both countries seek to modernize their arsenals with precision warheads and ground- and air-based launch systems. However, every euro allocated to these programs comes directly from funds for civil infrastructure, medical research, or social housing aid. The paradox is evident.
Hydrogen bombs for everyone, but no heating in winter 🔥
It turns out the EU's new recipe for protecting us involves having nuclear missiles instead of a good field hospital. While Defense Ministers toast their modernized warheads, the average citizen wonders if they can pay their electricity bill. Perhaps the next invention will be a missile launcher that also works as a community boiler. At least that way we'd kill two birds with one stone.