at what price, at what cost? Those informed about the eco of March 2

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels on February 9, 2023 (NICOLAS LANDEMARD / LE PICTORIUM / MAXPPP)

Emmanuel Cugny and Jean-Rémi Baudot receive Nathalie Chusseauprofessor at the University of Lille, and Xavier TimbeauDirector General of the OFCE.

Vladimir Putin warned the West this week of a “real threat” of nuclear war in the event of an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. The consequences of Russia’s invasion of this Eastern European country two years ago show the need for European states to prepare for the return of the risk of war and to increase their security efforts. defense.

Tuesday March 5, Brussels presents its “defense package”, intended to strengthen European strategy through significant industrial investments. The question also arises of our place and role in NATO on the eve of the American presidential election.

Are we already in a “war economy” or should we enter it? What are our possible resources on the industrial level? What impact on employment?

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