The United States of Europe? — Member of the European Parliament, Reinier Van Lanschot

May 14, 2026 | Cyber, Geopolitics, Video

🇪🇺 Europe stands at a crossroads. Unite or fall apart.

In this powerful interview, Dutch Member of European Parliament Reinier Van Lanschot shares his bold vision for a United States of Europe — and why YOUR voice matters more than ever.

🎯 What we cover: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 European Army & Defense — Can Europe defend itself without the US? 03:16 Foreign Interference in Elections — How Russia targets European democracies 04:43 Fighting Disinformation — Going on offense, not just defense 06:15 European Public Broadcaster — The solution to fake news? 09:04 Cyber Defense & Privacy — Balancing security and freedom 11:54 EU Vetoes & Decision Making — "27 people behind one steering wheel" 15:16 United States of Europe — When will it happen? 18:02 Social Justice & Climate Security — Why defense spending matters 20:47 Wishes for Europe — What needs to change by Thursday?

💡 Key Takeaways: ✅ A European army is necessary for autonomous defense ✅ The EU veto system is blocking critical decisions ✅ "The nation state alone has no future" — Angela Merkel ✅ Public opinion NOW favors more European unity ✅ "It's always impossible until it's done" — Nelson Mandela 🔗 Learn more about Volt Europa: https://volteuropa.org/

👉 Do YOU believe in a United Europe? Share your thoughts in the comments!

🔔 Subscribe for more interviews on Europe's future. #Europe #EU #UnitedStatesOfEurope #EuropeanUnion #Politics #Democracy #EuropeanArmy #Volt

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