This webinar on the societal costs of militarization featured presentations from European Parliament members and trade union representatives discussing the impact of military spending on social welfare and exploring alternatives to militarization. The speakers addressed various aspects of European militarization, including defense spending priorities, the militarization of public services and schools, and the implications of the Rearm Europe Readiness 2030 plan. The discussion concluded with conversations about the need to rejuvenate the peace movement, particularly among younger generations, and the importance of engaging trade unions and civil society organizations in anti-war efforts. Watch below the full webinar.