Articles for tag: European Defence Union, Militär, ReArm Europe, Verteidigung

Funding Europe’s Defence

History is on the move. In just a couple of weeks, Europe has seen its security architecture tested as never before since World War II. Now, the European Union must demonstrate its ability to take control of its own destiny and turn the vision of a common European defence into reality. With ReArm Europe, the Union wants to “meet the moment” and affirm that it is “ready to assume its responsibilities”. While the plan represents a crucial first step towards strengthening European defence, it does not introduce any groundbreaking measures. Its predominant reliance on national defence spending constitutes an important limitation.

5. März 2025

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The Armed Forces and the Constitution in Brazil

The Armed Forces are back in power in Brazil. This time, differently from 1937 and 1964, it happened through elections. As one of the main supporting groups behind Jair Bolsonaro’s electoral victory in 2018, the military’s role in his government continued to grow. I argue that, firstly, the text addressing the military functions in the Constitution of 1988 repeats the same mistakes made by past Brazilian constitutions; and secondly, that the South American countries’ constitutional framework points out attractive alternative constitutional design options on the topic.

22. September 2022

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Free Speech schützt das Recht, zu lügen

Ein US-Gericht hat ein Gesetz für verfassungswidrig erklärt, das unter Strafe stellt, mit erfundenen militärischen Auszeichnungen zu prahlen: … given our historical skepticism of permitting the government to police the line between truth and falsity, and between valuable speech and drivel, we presumptively protect all speech, including false statements, in order that clearly protected speech may flower in the shelter of the First Amendment. Wenn man Lügen unter Strafe stellt, müsse es sich schon um Fälle handeln, wo damit Schaden angerichtet wird, schreiben die Richter des Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Angeberei mit erfundenen Auszeichnungen schade niemandem außer dem Prahler ... continue reading

18. August 2010

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