We need a European peace order that includes Russia. All participating states must conclude a non-aggression pact and form a defense community focused on resolving conflicts on the European continent

I am not speaking against NATO, but for a reorganization of European defense. Germany needs an army for national defense that is worthy of its name. That's why I'm strictly in favor of equipping the Bundeswehr well. But we must finally think of Europe as a whole, which Russia is part of - Ramelow.

Companies already lost on average 10-20% of workforces to conscription or emigration since 2022. A renewed #Russian offensive this year could drive even more people to leave

More and more businesses will shut down simply because they don’t have enough resources to keep going, meaning major knock-on effect for economy. I don’t want to be apocalyptic, but I would say deadline is late September.

Many business leaders argue the conscription system is already unjust because of widespread corruption, with #Ukrainians believed to be spending anywhere between 700mn and 2bn hryvnia [$48.3 million] a year buying exemption documents - Natalukha.

If Hungarian government refuses to change its policy, EU should question Hungarian presence in the Schengen area by introducing new measures to safeguard European citizens, including new controls at Hungarian borders if necessary - Letter states, suggesting EU states drop recognition of Hungarian visas.