Militarization of Europe
SIPRI global defense expenditure US and NATO allies accounted for over half of global military expenditure in 2022: SIPRI report 

According to this year’s SIPRI defense expenditure report, Europe has recorded the highest defense expenditure in more than 30 years, surpassing its previous highest record from 1989 

Anti-NATO Protest - Finland 1 Progressives continue to protest Finnish bid for NATO membership 

Protests are also ongoing in various other parts of Europe, including in Italy, Greece, Norway and Czech Republic, against new military deals