The war in Ukraine rages on with full force, yet NATO’s headquarters in Brussels looks like it’s on summer vacation! Yes, you read that right. While Putin’s aggressive war policy shows no signs of stopping, Brussels is filled with muted work and empty hallways. Expert Stefanie Babst, with 22 years of leadership experience in NATO, warns that there is no time for summer breaks during a war. But it seems the German government and Chancellor Friedrich Merz are holding back criticism of Trump, who abandoned NATO’s core consensus that Russia is an existential threat. Key strategic issues remain unresolved, and serious debates are nearly non-existent. Babst asks the burning question: should we coexist with Russia or put Putin under control by all means? Instead of decisive moves, we see a politics of hope and avoidance of real decisions. While Europe burns, NATO’s headquarters looks like it’s on holiday. If this doesn’t outrage you, what will? Share your thoughts, maybe together we can expose this dangerous lethargy!
