Record EU Defense Spending Amidst Russian Threat and Trump's Uncertain US Policy
At a summit in Inari, Finland, EU officials highlighted the need for increased defense spending in response to Russia's actions, while also discussing potential shifts in US support under a Trump presidency.
Record EU Defense Spending Amidst Russian Threat and Trump's Uncertain US Policy
At a summit in Inari, Finland, EU officials highlighted the need for increased defense spending in response to Russia's actions, while also discussing potential shifts in US support under a Trump presidency.
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44% Bias Score
EU Defense Spending Soars Amidst Russian Threat, Trump's Ukraine Policy Uncertain
Driven by Russia's actions, EU defense spending hit a record \279 billion euros in 2023, a 10 percent increase, while President-elect Trump's suggested policy changes toward Ukraine create uncertainty for future EU defense strategies.
EU Defense Spending Soars Amidst Russian Threat, Trump's Ukraine Policy Uncertain
Driven by Russia's actions, EU defense spending hit a record \279 billion euros in 2023, a 10 percent increase, while President-elect Trump's suggested policy changes toward Ukraine create uncertainty for future EU defense strategies.
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40% Bias Score
CDU Manifesto: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party released its election manifesto, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, tax cuts, and a revised social security system, aiming for a significant rightward shift in German politics and potentially returning to power with around 30% of the...
CDU Manifesto: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party released its election manifesto, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, tax cuts, and a revised social security system, aiming for a significant rightward shift in German politics and potentially returning to power with around 30% of the...
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40% Bias Score
SPD Election Program: Tax Cuts, Increased Investment, and Bundeswehr Strengthening
The SPD's election program, presented by Chancellor Scholz, focuses on tax relief for lower and middle incomes, increased investments (including a €100 billion Deutschlandfonds), and a strengthened Bundeswehr, funded through increased taxes on higher earners and corporations, aiming to address infla...
SPD Election Program: Tax Cuts, Increased Investment, and Bundeswehr Strengthening
The SPD's election program, presented by Chancellor Scholz, focuses on tax relief for lower and middle incomes, increased investments (including a €100 billion Deutschlandfonds), and a strengthened Bundeswehr, funded through increased taxes on higher earners and corporations, aiming to address infla...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four Advanced Submarines
Germany approved the purchase of four additional U212 CD class submarines for \$4.7 billion, expanding a joint project with Norway to counter perceived threats from Russia and strengthen NATO's northern flank.
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four Advanced Submarines
Germany approved the purchase of four additional U212 CD class submarines for \$4.7 billion, expanding a joint project with Norway to counter perceived threats from Russia and strengthen NATO's northern flank.
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48% Bias Score
Rutte Urges Citizens to Prepare Amid Heightened Global Security Threats
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, in his first major speech as NATO leader, directly addressed citizens, urging increased defense spending and preparedness due to heightened global security threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, marking a shift from the post-Cold War era.
Rutte Urges Citizens to Prepare Amid Heightened Global Security Threats
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, in his first major speech as NATO leader, directly addressed citizens, urging increased defense spending and preparedness due to heightened global security threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, marking a shift from the post-Cold War era.
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40% Bias Score
NATO to Increase Defense Spending Beyond 2 Percent
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that NATO will increase defense spending beyond the current 2 percent of GDP target, with the precise figure to be determined after discussions with the new U.S. president and within the European framework, driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and...
NATO to Increase Defense Spending Beyond 2 Percent
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that NATO will increase defense spending beyond the current 2 percent of GDP target, with the precise figure to be determined after discussions with the new U.S. president and within the European framework, driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and...
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52% Bias Score
Senate Passes $895 Billion NDAA, Including Pay Raise But Banning Transgender Care for Military Children
The Senate approved the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, including a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted, but also banning Tricare coverage for gender dysphoria treatment for children under 18, passing 85-14 despite some Democratic opposition.
Senate Passes $895 Billion NDAA, Including Pay Raise But Banning Transgender Care for Military Children
The Senate approved the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, including a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted, but also banning Tricare coverage for gender dysphoria treatment for children under 18, passing 85-14 despite some Democratic opposition.
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60% Bias Score
CDU's Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU unveils its election platform, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, and tax cuts, while aiming for a rightward shift from Merkel's policies.
CDU's Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU unveils its election platform, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, and tax cuts, while aiming for a rightward shift from Merkel's policies.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four More Submarines
Germany's budget committee approved \$4.7 billion for four additional U212 CD class submarines, a joint project with Norway to counter perceived Russian aggression, with bipartisan support highlighting national security concerns even amid an election campaign.
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four More Submarines
Germany's budget committee approved \$4.7 billion for four additional U212 CD class submarines, a joint project with Norway to counter perceived Russian aggression, with bipartisan support highlighting national security concerns even amid an election campaign.
Progress
48% Bias Score
SPD Unveils Sweeping Social and Economic Reforms
The SPD's platform includes significant social spending increases (free school lunches, increased minimum wage), tax reforms (cuts for 95% of taxpayers, increased taxes on high earners), and immigration policies emphasizing skilled labor.
SPD Unveils Sweeping Social and Economic Reforms
The SPD's platform includes significant social spending increases (free school lunches, increased minimum wage), tax reforms (cuts for 95% of taxpayers, increased taxes on high earners), and immigration policies emphasizing skilled labor.
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64% Bias Score
CDU's Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposes stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2 percent of GDP, and tax cuts in its election program; the party is leading in polls ahead of February 23 elections.
CDU's Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposes stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2 percent of GDP, and tax cuts in its election program; the party is leading in polls ahead of February 23 elections.
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40% Bias Score