In June 2025, the NATO summit will land in The Hague – a city that proudly presents itself as the international city of peace and justice. But peace defined through military dominance, arms races, and geopolitical power blocs is not peace. It is a constant state of war-preparedness, disguised as security. DiEM25 in the Netherlands refuses to follow this logic, which is why we have proudly joined the Counter-Summit Coalition.

A different narrative, a different future

The Counter-Summit Coalition is a broad alliance of peace organizations, activists, climate justice movements, and democratic citizens who believe that true security starts not with more weapons, but with more justice. DiEM25 shares this conviction. We advocate for a Europe that invests in diplomacy, sustainable development, and human dignity – not in spending 5% of GDP on defense and military expansion.

Peace is a political choice

NATO presents its plans as if they are inevitable. But in times of climate crisis and growing inequality, choosing to pour billions into weapons is a deliberate political decision. We choose a different path: investing in peace, public services, education, and a fair international order.

Against the militarisation of Europe

The NATO summit in The Hague will once again amplify calls for a “European defense complex.” This militarisation of the continent threatens not only peace but also democracy itself. DiEM25 was founded to challenge the creeping power of opaque institutions and the military-industrial agenda. We stand for transparency, citizen sovereignty, and political courage.

To the streets for a new direction

On June 22, we will take to the streets with the Counter-Summit Coalition. Not just as allies, but as an active force within a growing peace movement that seeks to give Europe a new compass. We call on everyone to join us – because only together can we change the narrative: from confrontation to cooperation, from arms races to just peace.

DiEM25 is not against security. We are against the illusion that security can be bought with bombs and tanks. Real security begins with social justice, climate justice, and democratic control.

Join us on June 22 at the Koekamp in The Hague. Raise your voice for peace, justice, and a different Europe.

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