Tag #Defense Spending

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EU Unveils New Defense Strategy, Prioritizing Ukraine Support and Counter-Russia Measures

The European Union launched a new defense strategy on March 19th, aiming to increase security by 2030, focusing on deterring Russia and supporting Ukraine through military aid, joint procurement, and defense industry integration, with an anticipated €800 billion investment.

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EU Summit Focuses on Economic Competitiveness, Defense Spending, and Geopolitical Challenges

EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss economic competitiveness, Ukraine, the Middle East, and defense; a new multiannual budget (2028-2034) and defense loans are key topics, with potential impacts on various policy areas; Hungary vetoed significant mention of Ukraine in the final conclusions.

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EU Seeks to Unlock €10 Trillion in Savings to Boost Economy and Defense

The European Union is struggling to mobilize private investment to fund its economy and defense, facing challenges from fragmented markets and national interests; a key meeting this week will determine whether they can unlock €10 trillion in savings.

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France Targets 3% Public Deficit by 2029 Amidst Trade Tensions

The French government aims to reduce its public deficit to 3% of GDP by 2029, despite increased defense spending and trade tensions with the U.S., projecting a 5.4% deficit this year compared to 6% last year.

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Trump Administration Explores Relinquishing NATO Command

The Trump administration is exploring relinquishing its command of NATO, a move that would significantly impact the alliance's structure and the US's global influence, and is part of a wider effort to restructure the US military and cut costs.

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Germany Approves Record Borrowing for Defense and Infrastructure

The German Bundestag approved a bill lifting the country's "debt brake" to allow €500 billion in borrowing for defense and infrastructure projects over the next decade, marking a major shift in fiscal policy and requiring further approval from the Bundesrat.

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EU Leaders Convene Amidst Ukraine War, Budget Concerns, and Internal Divisions

EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to address Russia's war in Ukraine, Donald Trump's mediation attempts, a new military spending plan, and the EU's budget, with Hungary opposing parts of the statement on Ukraine.

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EU Unveils €800 Billion Defense Plan for Greater Self-Sufficiency

The EU presented a €800 billion defense plan, urging member states to increase spending and collaborate on procurement to achieve self-sufficiency within 3-5 years, while also integrating Ukraine's wartime-developed defense industry.

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Germany Links Climate Action and Defense in Record Spending Bill

Germany's parliament approved a bill unlocking record state borrowing for defense and infrastructure, with €100 billion from a special fund earmarked for climate transformation, reflecting a new security-climate policy linkage.

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Feijóo Demands Sánchez's Resignation Amidst Political Instability

PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo called for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's resignation in Brussels today, citing budgetary issues, corruption allegations, and lack of support for increased defense spending, further highlighting the PP's boycott of the upcoming PPE congress in Valencia due to s...

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Pentagon Plans $1.43 Billion in Military Cuts, Merging Commands and Halting Expansion

The Pentagon plans to cut the US military budget by merging combatant commands (EUCOM & AFRICOM, NORTHCOM & SOUTHCOM), halting US Forces Japan expansion, and reducing the Joint Staff, saving an estimated $1.43 billion over five years, despite potential risks.

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US Considers Relinquishing Key NATO Command Role

The Trump administration is considering a major restructuring of U.S. military commands, potentially relinquishing the U.S.'s role as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) to save an estimated $270 million annually, raising concerns about U.S. commitment to NATO and its European allies.

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