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Why is Gen-Z So Anti-Military?

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While many European nations have begun increasing their defence budgets in the last few months, a key problem remains on the cards: military personnel. In this video, we’re taking a look at Europe’s conscription crisis, why it’s become so hard to recruit young people, and what would it take to get Gen Z onboard.

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Europe’s shortage of soldiers:
https://www.dw.com/en/german-military-faces-massive-shortage-of-soldiers/a-71888740
https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/czech-army-faces-critical-shortage-of-soldiers/
https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2020/03/02/western-european-armies-have-shrunk-dramatically
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eastern-europes-armies-struggle-enlist-young-people-with-war-not-far-away-2024-08-09/
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/europes-military-personnel-shortfalls-exposed-trump-warns-us-119784578
https://www.ft.com/content/30594f17-6a55-4189-afda-57cdf0176841

German conscientious objectors
https://themunicheye.com/rising-conscientious-objection-germany-ukraine-conflict-13037

European polls for military support
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/just-over-11-of-young-brits-would-take-up-arms-for-britain-poll/3478768
https://yougov.co.uk/international/articles/51741-where-does-western-europe-stand-o[…]m_source=website_article&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=51741

Why young people are resisting enlisting
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/28/plummeting-morale-low-pay-unjust-wars-it-is-no-wonder-young-people-resist-joining-up

Germany’s youth flock to radical parties
https://www.economist.com/international/2024/04/17/would-you-really-die-for-your-country
https://www.tagesschau.de/wahl/archiv/2025-02-23-BT-DE/charts/umfrage-alter/chart_1874795.shtml

Europe debates return of conscription
https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/donald-tusk-poland-national-service-xkz0pbxqq
https://cepa.org/article/latvia-poised-to-return-to-conscription-as-russian-menace-grows/
https://www.dutchnews.nl/2024/01/ministry-considers-compulsory-questionnaire-for-military-service/
https://www.vecernji.hr/vijesti/je-li-mjesec-dana-dovoljno-za-vojni-rok-strucnjaci-nitko-ne-pita-struku-trebamo-uciti-od-drugih-1742011
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/07/poland-to-train-every-adult-male-for-war/
https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/macron-to-overhaul-national-service-amid-security-concerns-264304

Scandinavian model of conscription
https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/07/europes-conscription-challenge-lessons-from-nordic-and-baltic-states?lang=en

00:00 – Introduction
01:21 – Context
02:46 – Why European Armies Are Struggling to Recruit
05:55 – What the European Countries Are Doing About It
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Is This the Beginning of the End of Schengen?

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We look at what happened in Ceuta, Spain, and whether it spells the beginning of the end for Schengen.

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How Norway Electrified its Economy

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We look at how one of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers electrified its economy, and whether it represents a model for the rest of Europe.

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FIFA Sells Out: Could Europe Walk Away?

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Backlash against FIFA was sparked after Gianni Infantino announced plans to create a new subsidiary that would sell shares to minority investors, increasing accusations of corruption in football. So why is this move so unpopular and what will happen next?

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Is Ireland Losing its Neutrality?

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Ireland has long had a militarily neutral policy. But over the past couple of years, Ireland has quietly shifted away from its traditional position. In this video, we’re taking a look at Ireland’s history of neutrality and whether it’s being eroded.

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Irish defence spending
https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS?locations=IE
https://ireland.representation.ec.europa.eu/ireland-and-eu-defence-security_en

Irish neutrality
https://tomorrowsaffairs.com/the-limits-of-irish-neutrality
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/as-europes-neutral-states-shift-closer-to-nato-ireland-approaches-a-turning-point-for-its-security/
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41553730.html

Ireland–France defence agreement
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/26/ireland-signs-agreement-with-france-for-joint-military-training-and-intel-sharing/

Foreign Policy: Ireland is becoming a French military protectorate
https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/06/18/ireland-france-military-protectorate-outsourcing-defense-procurement/

Zelenskyy criticises EU firms for doing business with Russia
https://euobserver.com/225302/irelands-eu-presidency-already-under-pressure-how-long-can-europe-resist-sanctioning-russian-alumina-plant/

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The EU has slapped Google with an €890M fine for failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act with their search engine and app store. So in this video we’ll explain what this all means in practice and why it could trigger the ire of Trump in Washington.

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