Habeck Considers Quitting Politics, Proposes Massive Defense Budget Increase
German Green Party's chancellor candidate, Robert Habeck, considered quitting politics in summer 2024 due to loss of trust in the coalition government but decided to run, proposing a significant increase in defense spending to 3.5% of GDP financed through loans, while aiming to reform the debt brake...
Habeck Considers Quitting Politics, Proposes Massive Defense Budget Increase
German Green Party's chancellor candidate, Robert Habeck, considered quitting politics in summer 2024 due to loss of trust in the coalition government but decided to run, proposing a significant increase in defense spending to 3.5% of GDP financed through loans, while aiming to reform the debt brake...
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44% Bias Score
Greece's 2025 Defense Plan: Modernization and Personnel Focus
In 2025, Greece's military focuses on curbing personnel resignations, primarily in the Navy, while simultaneously expediting the procurement and upgrades of its defense systems, including two FDI Belharra frigates, advanced anti-air and anti-drone systems, and upgraded armored personnel carriers, wi...
Greece's 2025 Defense Plan: Modernization and Personnel Focus
In 2025, Greece's military focuses on curbing personnel resignations, primarily in the Navy, while simultaneously expediting the procurement and upgrades of its defense systems, including two FDI Belharra frigates, advanced anti-air and anti-drone systems, and upgraded armored personnel carriers, wi...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Bundeswehr Faces Personnel Crisis: Calls for Mandatory Service
Eva Högl, a member of the German parliament, urges immediate action to address the Bundeswehr's critical personnel shortage, advocating for a year of mandatory societal service for all genders, surpassing Defense Minister Pistorius's proposal for reinstating conscription for men. This plan aims to e...
Germany's Bundeswehr Faces Personnel Crisis: Calls for Mandatory Service
Eva Högl, a member of the German parliament, urges immediate action to address the Bundeswehr's critical personnel shortage, advocating for a year of mandatory societal service for all genders, surpassing Defense Minister Pistorius's proposal for reinstating conscription for men. This plan aims to e...
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40% Bias Score
EU Faces Multiple Crises in 2025
The European Union faces multiple crises in 2025: supporting Ukraine amid potential US aid cuts, strengthening its defense against Russia while managing internal budget shortfalls, navigating potential trade wars, and overcoming internal political instability.
EU Faces Multiple Crises in 2025
The European Union faces multiple crises in 2025: supporting Ukraine amid potential US aid cuts, strengthening its defense against Russia while managing internal budget shortfalls, navigating potential trade wars, and overcoming internal political instability.
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52% Bias Score
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending after Trump reiterates purchase desire
In response to President Trump's repeated desire to buy Greenland, Denmark announced a significant increase in Greenland's defense budget, totaling at least US\$1.5 billion, including new ships, drones, and upgraded airports, while Greenland's prime minister stated that "we are not for sale.
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending after Trump reiterates purchase desire
In response to President Trump's repeated desire to buy Greenland, Denmark announced a significant increase in Greenland's defense budget, totaling at least US\$1.5 billion, including new ships, drones, and upgraded airports, while Greenland's prime minister stated that "we are not for sale.
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36% Bias Score
Record Global Space Investment in 2023: US Dominance and Private Sector Decline
Global space investment hit a record \$106 billion in 2023, with the US leading at 64%, followed by China (12%) and Europe (11%), while private investment decreased by 32%.
Record Global Space Investment in 2023: US Dominance and Private Sector Decline
Global space investment hit a record \$106 billion in 2023, with the US leading at 64%, followed by China (12%) and Europe (11%), while private investment decreased by 32%.
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40% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency: Balancing National Politics and European Defense
Poland's EU presidency, starting in 2025, prioritizes strengthening European defense amid a national election that could challenge Prime Minister Tusk's leadership, impacting its ability to navigate international affairs and implement its defense agenda.
Poland's EU Presidency: Balancing National Politics and European Defense
Poland's EU presidency, starting in 2025, prioritizes strengthening European defense amid a national election that could challenge Prime Minister Tusk's leadership, impacting its ability to navigate international affairs and implement its defense agenda.
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40% Bias Score
NATO's Defense Spending Gap Prompts Proposal for Global Defense Bank
Facing a €500 billion defense investment shortfall, eight NATO nations missed their 2% defense spending target in 2024, prompting proposals for a global defense bank to leverage private investment and address security concerns.
NATO's Defense Spending Gap Prompts Proposal for Global Defense Bank
Facing a €500 billion defense investment shortfall, eight NATO nations missed their 2% defense spending target in 2024, prompting proposals for a global defense bank to leverage private investment and address security concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Taiwan's Military Readiness: A Critical Assessment
Taiwan's military faces critical shortages in personnel and equipment, leaving it ill-prepared for a potential Chinese invasion; despite increased defense spending, experts warn of outdated strategies and insufficient adaptation to modern warfare.
Taiwan's Military Readiness: A Critical Assessment
Taiwan's military faces critical shortages in personnel and equipment, leaving it ill-prepared for a potential Chinese invasion; despite increased defense spending, experts warn of outdated strategies and insufficient adaptation to modern warfare.
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60% Bias Score
Flawed Ukrainian Fortifications: Gaps in Defense and Accountability
A Ukrainian parliamentary commission revealed flaws in the country's fortification system, including insufficiently built trenches and observation posts on the Pokrovsk front, exploited by Russian forces; investigations are underway, and legislation is proposed to centralize responsibility.
Flawed Ukrainian Fortifications: Gaps in Defense and Accountability
A Ukrainian parliamentary commission revealed flaws in the country's fortification system, including insufficiently built trenches and observation posts on the Pokrovsk front, exploited by Russian forces; investigations are underway, and legislation is proposed to centralize responsibility.
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40% Bias Score
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending amid Trump's renewed purchase interest
Denmark announced a \$1.5 billion increase in Greenland's defense spending following President Trump's renewed interest in purchasing the island, prompting Greenland's Prime Minister to reject the sale but acknowledge potential cooperation.
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending amid Trump's renewed purchase interest
Denmark announced a \$1.5 billion increase in Greenland's defense spending following President Trump's renewed interest in purchasing the island, prompting Greenland's Prime Minister to reject the sale but acknowledge potential cooperation.
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44% Bias Score
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending after Trump's purchase bid
Denmark announced a minimum \$1.5 billion increase in Greenland's defense budget, purchasing new ships, drones, and upgrading airports for F-35s, in response to President Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the territory, prompting Greenland's rejection of a sale but an affirmation of continued co...
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending after Trump's purchase bid
Denmark announced a minimum \$1.5 billion increase in Greenland's defense budget, purchasing new ships, drones, and upgrading airports for F-35s, in response to President Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the territory, prompting Greenland's rejection of a sale but an affirmation of continued co...
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40% Bias Score