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EU ESG Regulations Hinder Defense Sector Funding
Due to EU ESG regulations classifying defense as 'unsustainable', European defense companies, especially smaller ones, face difficulties securing funding and contracts, despite a 30% surge in EU defense spending since 2021; however, initiatives are underway to alleviate these issues.
EU ESG Regulations Hinder Defense Sector Funding
Due to EU ESG regulations classifying defense as 'unsustainable', European defense companies, especially smaller ones, face difficulties securing funding and contracts, despite a 30% surge in EU defense spending since 2021; however, initiatives are underway to alleviate these issues.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's rebuke sparks European defense overhaul
Donald Trump's televised criticism of Ukrainian President Zelensky prompted a dramatic shift in European defense policy, with Germany suspending its debt brake to allow for increased defense spending and several countries abandoning key international arms treaties, exposing the continent's previous ...
Trump's rebuke sparks European defense overhaul
Donald Trump's televised criticism of Ukrainian President Zelensky prompted a dramatic shift in European defense policy, with Germany suspending its debt brake to allow for increased defense spending and several countries abandoning key international arms treaties, exposing the continent's previous ...
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56% Bias Score
EU Defense Spending: Challenges and Opportunities
Facing geopolitical shifts and US pressure, the EU is increasing defense spending, but its reliance on US military equipment and fragmented national procurement strategies hinder its efficiency; Spain, despite being at the bottom of NATO defense spending, faces pressure to increase expenditure but r...
EU Defense Spending: Challenges and Opportunities
Facing geopolitical shifts and US pressure, the EU is increasing defense spending, but its reliance on US military equipment and fragmented national procurement strategies hinder its efficiency; Spain, despite being at the bottom of NATO defense spending, faces pressure to increase expenditure but r...
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth's Japan Visit: Strengthening Alliance Amidst Budget Concerns
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Iwoto Island in Japan on Saturday for a war memorial service marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, aiming to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance amid concerns about increased defense spending and potential budget cuts.
Hegseth's Japan Visit: Strengthening Alliance Amidst Budget Concerns
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Iwoto Island in Japan on Saturday for a war memorial service marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, aiming to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance amid concerns about increased defense spending and potential budget cuts.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Criticism Spurs German Military Buildup
Facing President Trump's persistent criticism, Germany increased its defense spending to meet NATO's 2% GDP target in 2024, a move fueled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and concerns about security vulnerabilities; however, recruitment and infrastructure remain major hurdles.
Trump's Criticism Spurs German Military Buildup
Facing President Trump's persistent criticism, Germany increased its defense spending to meet NATO's 2% GDP target in 2024, a move fueled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and concerns about security vulnerabilities; however, recruitment and infrastructure remain major hurdles.
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64% Bias Score
Wagner Group Destabilization in Sahel Fuels EU Security Concerns
The Wagner Group's destabilization of Mali, Chad, and Burkina Faso is forcing refugees toward Europe, prompting calls for increased EU attention to the Sahel and a reassessment of its defense policies, as highlighted at the IEEE's geopolitical meetings.
Wagner Group Destabilization in Sahel Fuels EU Security Concerns
The Wagner Group's destabilization of Mali, Chad, and Burkina Faso is forcing refugees toward Europe, prompting calls for increased EU attention to the Sahel and a reassessment of its defense policies, as highlighted at the IEEE's geopolitical meetings.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Divided on Spring Budget Spending
The Dutch coalition government is divided over the spring budget, with disagreements on total spending and whether to exceed budget rules, potentially using European allowances for increased defense investment while Minister Heinen emphasizes fiscal responsibility.
Dutch Coalition Divided on Spring Budget Spending
The Dutch coalition government is divided over the spring budget, with disagreements on total spending and whether to exceed budget rules, potentially using European allowances for increased defense investment while Minister Heinen emphasizes fiscal responsibility.
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48% Bias Score
Japan, U.S. to Strengthen Military Alliance Amid Regional Tensions
Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani and U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth met in Tokyo to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance amid China's military expansion and North Korea's nuclear program, planning command structure upgrades and expanded space cooperation.
Japan, U.S. to Strengthen Military Alliance Amid Regional Tensions
Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani and U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth met in Tokyo to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance amid China's military expansion and North Korea's nuclear program, planning command structure upgrades and expanded space cooperation.
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44% Bias Score
Greece Risks Fiscal Instability with Pre-Election Spending Plan
The Greek government plans to use an EU escape clause on defense spending to fund pre-election social benefits, despite warnings from the State Budget Office that this approach does not generate actual fiscal space and risks increasing Greece's already high debt.
Greece Risks Fiscal Instability with Pre-Election Spending Plan
The Greek government plans to use an EU escape clause on defense spending to fund pre-election social benefits, despite warnings from the State Budget Office that this approach does not generate actual fiscal space and risks increasing Greece's already high debt.
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60% Bias Score
US Urges Spain to Increase Defense Spending
U.S. Undersecretary of State Christopher Landau urged Spain to increase defense spending to meet NATO commitments during a phone call with Spain's Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs on March 29, 2025; this follows similar requests from NATO's Secretary General and is part of broader U...
US Urges Spain to Increase Defense Spending
U.S. Undersecretary of State Christopher Landau urged Spain to increase defense spending to meet NATO commitments during a phone call with Spain's Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs on March 29, 2025; this follows similar requests from NATO's Secretary General and is part of broader U...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Cars, Triggering Market Uncertainty
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all cars imported to the US, effective immediately, with a similar tariff on car parts by May 3, causing market turmoil and raising concerns about broader trade relations.
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Cars, Triggering Market Uncertainty
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all cars imported to the US, effective immediately, with a similar tariff on car parts by May 3, causing market turmoil and raising concerns about broader trade relations.
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56% Bias Score
US-Spain Relations: Delayed Contact, Focus on Defense Spending
Following two months of diplomatic silence, the US Undersecretary of State contacted Spain's Secretary of State, emphasizing the need for increased defense spending to meet NATO commitments and mentioning migration cooperation; this contrasts with past administrations' engagement.
US-Spain Relations: Delayed Contact, Focus on Defense Spending
Following two months of diplomatic silence, the US Undersecretary of State contacted Spain's Secretary of State, emphasizing the need for increased defense spending to meet NATO commitments and mentioning migration cooperation; this contrasts with past administrations' engagement.
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48% Bias Score
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