From Verdun to the 21st century The European Union has the financial resources to defend itself. Three years ago, Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the French Parliament, evoking Verdun to describe the hell his country was going through. In just three years, we have gone from a conflict with the characteristics of the early 20th century to a confrontation that uses the latest technologies of the 21st century, the most recent transmission and coding systems and artificial intelligence. Disinformation, propaganda and political divisions are already weighing heavily on the European political debate and the ability of countries to prepare for the military threat. 🎙️ Listen to the latest Talk Eastern Europe podcast episode:Europe facing up to itselfThe European Union has the financial resources to defend itself.