DISINFO: Warmongering EU’s Fourth Reich wants a Third World War

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DISINFO: Warmongering EU’s Fourth Reich wants a Third World War

SUMMARY

Euro-bellicism: a Third World War in five years and the threat of a Fourth Reich. ‘Bellicism’ is the term used to describe a policy of aggressive militarism. The EU's White Paper for European Defence describes a rearmament plan against Russia and China, which should be implemented until 2030. In fact, this plan anticipates the outbreak of the Third World War in five years, which was repeatedly mentioned by the leaders of the Baltic states and Poland. This plan aims to engage the United States in an arms race and a war. Chancellor Merz intends to revive the German war machine, while the media has been tasked to spread pro-war propaganda. The globalists support Mertz because of his Russophobic stance.

RESPONSE

This disinformation story aims to portray the EU as a warmongeringanti-Russian and militaristic geopolitical power. The EU is also repeatedly framed as a “Nazi” power.

This disinformation message appeared in the context of the recent decision of the German authorities to significantly increase defence spending, marking a departure from decades of fiscal conservatism.

The case also refers to the EU's decision to allocate an additional 800 billion euros for defence needs. According to the words of Ursula von der Leyen,

Europe faces a clear and present danger on a scale that none of us has seen in our adult lifetime. ReArm Europe’ could mobilise close to 800 billion euros of defence expenditures for a safe and resilient Europe”.

See also the European Council conclusions on European defence, 6 March 2025 and our article’ Reminder: Russia wants war, not peace’.

Read more about the White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030 here.

The ongoing increase in defence spending across the EU is explained by Russia's aggressive and illegal actions including the annexation of Crimea, War in Donbas and the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Read similar disinformation cases claiming that The EU diplomacy’s vision for peace in Ukraine illustrates its Russophobia, that The EU wants the war in Ukraine to continue, and that Munich Security Conference reveals EU’s support for escalating Ukraine conflict.

Disclaimer

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