With its ReArm EU plan, the European Commission wants to prepare the EU for a US military withdrawal from the bloc. Radio Schuman asked Euronews reporter Alice Tidey whether it can move swiftly enough, whether the proposal has garnered wide-spread support, and about the next necessary steps.

We also look at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels today, which could include a pivotal discussion on ties with Israel. Finally, where in Europe has the tax burden on workers increased, and decreased, the most?

This episode of Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Lauren Walker. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas.

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