So, it is not enough we have pandemic, economic collapse, global warming, and continued long list of issues that need money... but somehow there are always spare money for additional very expensive doomsday weapons...
they lost negotiating power when they left EU so now they make up for it with nukes. so the strength of the EU is about 40% extra nukes.
"but won't other countries also increase their nukes/other weapons". yes, yes they will.