Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
This is the full recording of Session 1 of transform! europe’s new webinar series on War, Economy, and the Future of European Peace.
📌 Session 1: The Acceleration of Europe’s Militarisation – The “ReARM Europe” Plan
📅 Took place on 14 May 2025
🎤 Speakers:
Marc Botenga, MEP, PtB/PVDA (Workers’ Party of Belgium)
Katerina Anastasiou, Facilitator at transform! europe (moderation)
Together with around 60 participants, they discussed the current acceleration of Europe’s militarisation, driven by the so-called ReARM Europe plan (now rebranded “Readiness 2030”), and the proposed increase in EU military spending to up to €800 billion.
📝 Read the written report on this session: transform-network.net/blog/report/the-acceleration-of-europes-militarisation-inside-the-rearm-europe-plan
This series is part of the Migration and Global Strategy Working Group, an integral part of transform! europe’s work since 2016. The programme tracks developments in EU foreign policy and facilitates in-depth exchange with civil society and social movements.
📢 Stay tuned for upcoming sessions, which will be announced via:
🌐 Website: transform-network.net
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/transformeurope
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/transform_europe
This is the full recording of Session 1 of transform! europe’s new webinar series on War, Economy, and the Future of European Peace.
📌 Session 1: The Acceleration of Europe’s Militarisation – The “ReARM Europe” Plan
📅 Took place on 14 May 2025
🎤 Speakers:
Marc Botenga, MEP, PtB/PVDA (Workers’ Party of Belgium)
Katerina Anastasiou, Facilitator at transform! europe (moderation)
Together with around 60 participants, they discussed the current acceleration of Europe’s militarisation, driven by the so-called ReARM Europe plan (now rebranded “Readiness 2030”), and the proposed increase in EU military spending to up to €800 billion.
📝 Read the written report on this session: transform-network.net/blog/report/the-acceleration-of-europes-militarisation-inside-the-rearm-europe-plan
This series is part of the Migration and Global Strategy Working Group, an integral part of transform! europe’s work since 2016. The programme tracks developments in EU foreign policy and facilitates in-depth exchange with civil society and social movements.
📢 Stay tuned for upcoming sessions, which will be announced via:
🌐 Website: transform-network.net
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/transformeurope
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/transform_europe
