Europe on guard: Defense, politics, and the people

In this episode, Spyros Blavoukos, Professor at the Department of International and European Studies, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and Head, EU Institutions & Policies Programme, joins Odin Linardatou to discuss the evolving landscape of European defense. What is the SAFE initiative, and why is it significant? Why has the European Parliament been sidelined? We delve into Greece’s objections to Turkey’s participation, the broader geopolitical implications, and the key question: who will pay for Europe’s security? A critical conversation on defense, democracy, and the future of the European Union.