Firstly, an external enemy makes internal problems disappear and people tend to move closer together. This is ensured by the gigantic propaganda machine. Secondly, war allows the credit cycle to restart more quickly through higher arms spending and credit-financed programs, which are easier to legitimize in case of doubt. 3. the fear of Putin can be used to possibly introduce war bonds, which could serve as a bridge to the establishment of Eurobonds with the European taxpayer as collateral and guarantor. This has not been possible so far. The EU is broke