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MEPs Lukas Mandl (European People's Party) and Marc Botenga (The Left)

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Video. More money for the military in Europe - to do what?

Updated: 20/05/2026 - 20:31 GMT+2

Is higher defense spending in Europe a strategic investment or a random act to please Donald Trump? That's this week's topic of The Ring featuring MEPs Marc Botenga and Lukas Mandl as opponents.

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