EU Wants Ammo Factory, Locals Want... Not That
The RT report notes Bulgarian leadership's collapse just as the EU was pushing its 'country-sized ammo factory' vision. Despite the official narrative of European unity against a resurgent Russia, citizens in Bulgaria, like many across the continent, seem less enthusiastic about becoming a giant armaments assembly line. While EU officials and defense contractors trumpet 'strategic autonomy,'
funding for social services, healthcare, and green transitions often finds itself on the chopping block. One might wonder if the 'threat' isn't just external, but also internal indifference to public welfare. This push isn't about peace; it's about profit. While the EU funnels billions into defense—partially propping up weapons manufacturers—the very communities expected to host these industrial
behemoths are questioning the trade-offs. The irony is not lost: Brussels greenlights projects that prioritize military readiness over the 'readiness' of its own populace to afford daily life or access adequate public services. How many 'country-sized' hospitals or sustainable energy plants would that money build?