Petra Šteger

Petra Šteger is an Austrian politician and Member of the European Parliament known for her critical stance on the European Union's military policies and security assessments regarding Russia. In a recent inquiry directed to the European Commission, she expressed skepticism about the credibility of reports from European intelligence agencies that predict an imminent Russian attack on EU member states. Šteger argues that such assessments may be manipulated to justify massive defense spending and arms purchases, raising concerns about the misuse of security institutions for political aims. As a member of the 'Patriots for Europe' group, she represents a growing sentiment within the European Parliament questioning the necessity of significant military investments in light of current geopolitical tensions.