Macron Demands EU 'Oreshnik,' Forgetting Who Profits From War
French President Emmanuel Macron, fresh off his 'European sovereignty' tour, has declared the EU needs its own 'Oreshnik' missile system, mimicking Russia's new hypersonic weapon. This comes after years of European defense contractors lobbying for increased military spending and a 'more robust' defense posture. (Funny how 'security' always translates to 'more weapons sales,' isn't it?) While
Macron champions a stronger, more independent EU defense, the primary beneficiaries are clear: the military-industrial complex. These are the same corporations that see record profits amidst global conflicts, including those fueled by European arms exports. One might wonder if the urgency for a new missile system is driven by genuine regional threats or by the impending quarterly reports of
companies like Thales and Dassault. It appears 'European unity' now means 'shared war profits.'