M5S Protests European Defense Spending in Strasbourg
Members of the Italian M5S party demonstrate against increased military funding during a parliamentary debate in Strasbourg.
In Strasbourg, members of the Italian political movement, Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S), staged a protest against the European defense budget during a parliamentary debate attended by European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen.
The demonstration featured a banner reading "No More Money for Weapons" and placards expressing their opposition to the planned military rearmament in Europe.
The discussion centered on the implications of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Europe's defense strategy.
Europarliament member Danilo Della Valle criticized President Von der Leyen, stating, "She will be remembered as one who betrayed values and democracy.
Europe without peace is dead." He also symbolically left a European flag sewn together with a peace flag at the Commission to emphasize the message.
M5S representatives articulated their concerns about the 'RearmEu' plan, which could allocate up to €30 billion for the defense industry, funded by Italy.
They claimed such financial commitments would result in significant cuts to essential services such as healthcare, education, and welfare, adversely affecting citizens' quality of life.
The protest was organized to express the citizens' strong opposition to military spending, a sentiment echoed by M5S leadership, including party president Giuseppe Conte, during the proceedings.
The demonstration featured a banner reading "No More Money for Weapons" and placards expressing their opposition to the planned military rearmament in Europe.
The discussion centered on the implications of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Europe's defense strategy.
Europarliament member Danilo Della Valle criticized President Von der Leyen, stating, "She will be remembered as one who betrayed values and democracy.
Europe without peace is dead." He also symbolically left a European flag sewn together with a peace flag at the Commission to emphasize the message.
M5S representatives articulated their concerns about the 'RearmEu' plan, which could allocate up to €30 billion for the defense industry, funded by Italy.
They claimed such financial commitments would result in significant cuts to essential services such as healthcare, education, and welfare, adversely affecting citizens' quality of life.
The protest was organized to express the citizens' strong opposition to military spending, a sentiment echoed by M5S leadership, including party president Giuseppe Conte, during the proceedings.
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