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US Congress Demands Report on Turkey's Ties to Hamas
A US amendment to the defense budget mandates a report investigating Turkey's alleged support for Hamas and other designated terrorist organizations, prompted by concerns raised by lawmakers and advocacy groups.
US Congress Demands Report on Turkey's Ties to Hamas
A US amendment to the defense budget mandates a report investigating Turkey's alleged support for Hamas and other designated terrorist organizations, prompted by concerns raised by lawmakers and advocacy groups.
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24% Bias Score
German Seaports Seek €3 Billion in Defense Funding for Security Upgrades
German seaports are requesting €3 billion from the defense budget for infrastructure upgrades and security measures to prepare for military scenarios, highlighting their critical role in logistics and vulnerability as "first line of attack".
German Seaports Seek €3 Billion in Defense Funding for Security Upgrades
German seaports are requesting €3 billion from the defense budget for infrastructure upgrades and security measures to prepare for military scenarios, highlighting their critical role in logistics and vulnerability as "first line of attack".
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36% Bias Score
Canada Invests $2 Billion in Military Pay Raises to Address Staffing Shortages
The Canadian government will invest $2 billion in pay increases and improved benefits for its Armed Forces, addressing staffing shortages and boosting military spending to 2 percent of GDP this year, and 5 percent by 2035.
Canada Invests $2 Billion in Military Pay Raises to Address Staffing Shortages
The Canadian government will invest $2 billion in pay increases and improved benefits for its Armed Forces, addressing staffing shortages and boosting military spending to 2 percent of GDP this year, and 5 percent by 2035.
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44% Bias Score
France to Double Military Budget by 2027 Amid Heightened Security Concerns
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 13, 2025, a doubling of France's military budget to €64 billion by 2027, citing increased threats to European peace and the need for stronger deterrence, despite existing public debt.
France to Double Military Budget by 2027 Amid Heightened Security Concerns
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 13, 2025, a doubling of France's military budget to €64 billion by 2027, citing increased threats to European peace and the need for stronger deterrence, despite existing public debt.
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56% Bias Score
EU Approves Increased Defense Spending for 15 Member States
Fifteen EU member states received permission to increase defense spending significantly due to a new EU plan called "Readiness 2030," which aims to increase defense spending by up to €650 billion in the next four years, driven by security concerns and warnings of potential Russian aggression against...
EU Approves Increased Defense Spending for 15 Member States
Fifteen EU member states received permission to increase defense spending significantly due to a new EU plan called "Readiness 2030," which aims to increase defense spending by up to €650 billion in the next four years, driven by security concerns and warnings of potential Russian aggression against...
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36% Bias Score
Germany to Increase Defense Spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2029
Germany will increase its defense spending to 3.5% of its GDP by 2029, allocating €62.4 billion in 2025 and €153 billion by 2029, driven by concerns about Russia's aggression and NATO's call for increased defense spending.
Germany to Increase Defense Spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2029
Germany will increase its defense spending to 3.5% of its GDP by 2029, allocating €62.4 billion in 2025 and €153 billion by 2029, driven by concerns about Russia's aggression and NATO's call for increased defense spending.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Reaches NATO's 2% Military Spending Goal: A Provisional Pass
Spain has reportedly met NATO's 2% GDP military spending target for 2025, a commitment made in 2014, through a national defense technology plan totaling €33.123 billion, though the actual execution and long-term sustainability remain questionable.
Spain Reaches NATO's 2% Military Spending Goal: A Provisional Pass
Spain has reportedly met NATO's 2% GDP military spending target for 2025, a commitment made in 2014, through a national defense technology plan totaling €33.123 billion, though the actual execution and long-term sustainability remain questionable.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea Faces Military Personnel Shortage Amidst Demographic Crisis
South Korea's military personnel has decreased by 20% to 450,000 in six years due to a low birthrate and aging population, creating a 50,000 soldier deficit and impacting national defense readiness, while its rival North Korea has 1.2 million active soldiers.
South Korea Faces Military Personnel Shortage Amidst Demographic Crisis
South Korea's military personnel has decreased by 20% to 450,000 in six years due to a low birthrate and aging population, creating a 50,000 soldier deficit and impacting national defense readiness, while its rival North Korea has 1.2 million active soldiers.
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40% Bias Score
Low EU Public Support for Increased Military Spending
A Eurobarometer poll shows only 23% of EU citizens favor increased military spending, with the lowest support in Italy (12%), Bulgaria (13%), Spain (17%), and Ireland (15%), while support is highest in Estonia (50%), Finland (46%), and Lithuania (46%), reflecting varying threat perceptions. Public p...
Low EU Public Support for Increased Military Spending
A Eurobarometer poll shows only 23% of EU citizens favor increased military spending, with the lowest support in Italy (12%), Bulgaria (13%), Spain (17%), and Ireland (15%), while support is highest in Estonia (50%), Finland (46%), and Lithuania (46%), reflecting varying threat perceptions. Public p...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Coalition Faces Rift Over NATO Defense Spending Demand
Spain's coalition government faces internal opposition to NATO's demand for a 5% GDP increase in defense spending, with coalition partners like Sumar and Podemos advocating for increased social spending and even withdrawal from NATO, triggering a national debate.
Spanish Coalition Faces Rift Over NATO Defense Spending Demand
Spain's coalition government faces internal opposition to NATO's demand for a 5% GDP increase in defense spending, with coalition partners like Sumar and Podemos advocating for increased social spending and even withdrawal from NATO, triggering a national debate.
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56% Bias Score
NATO to Increase Defense Spending to 5% of GDP
NATO's defense spending will increase to 5% of GDP, its largest ever rise, aiming to counter threats from Russia and China; currently, NATO accounts for 55% of global defense spending, with the US contributing 36%.
NATO to Increase Defense Spending to 5% of GDP
NATO's defense spending will increase to 5% of GDP, its largest ever rise, aiming to counter threats from Russia and China; currently, NATO accounts for 55% of global defense spending, with the US contributing 36%.
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44% Bias Score
Spain Secures Flexibility in NATO Military Spending Agreement
Spain agreed to a 5% GDP military spending target by 2035, but secured flexibility from NATO on the specific allocation to defense, allowing it to meet military capacity objectives while potentially reducing direct military spending, following negotiations resolving a last-minute disagreement.
Spain Secures Flexibility in NATO Military Spending Agreement
Spain agreed to a 5% GDP military spending target by 2035, but secured flexibility from NATO on the specific allocation to defense, allowing it to meet military capacity objectives while potentially reducing direct military spending, following negotiations resolving a last-minute disagreement.
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36% Bias Score
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