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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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Germany Approves €600 Billion Spending Plan, Breaking Fiscal Austerity

Germany's parliament passed a landmark bill authorizing €600 billion in spending on defense and infrastructure, breaking the "debt brake", with the DAX index briefly hitting a record high despite concerns about rising bond yields.

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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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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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Climate Action Crucial for National Security, Warns COP30 Leader

Ahead of the COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil's chief executive Ana Toni warned that countries prioritizing rearmament must also boost climate efforts, or risk more wars; she cited the UK's cuts to climate funding as a bad signal, while noting Germany's increased spending on climate alongside defense.

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Germany Lifts Debt Ceiling for €1 Trillion Defense and Economic Stimulus Package

Germany's Bundestag passed a constitutional amendment lifting the debt ceiling to fund a nearly €1 trillion package, split evenly between military modernization and economic stimulus, reflecting concerns about Russian aggression and the need for infrastructural improvements.

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German Bundestag Approves Defense Spending Increase Amidst Internal Party Dissent

The German Bundestag approved a constitutional amendment allowing 500 billion euros in increased debt for defense, despite significant internal dissent within the CDU/CSU Union faction, with numerous members expressing concerns about debt repayment and economic risks, leading to a record number of p...

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Germany Approves €500 Billion Fund, Relaxing Debt Brake

The German Bundestag approved a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased defense spending, relaxing the debt brake to address infrastructure deficits, geopolitical concerns, and economic challenges; the decision is controversial domestically.

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Italian Opinion Threatens European Security Initiatives

A recent poll shows only 32% of Italians support Ukraine, with most preferring neutrality; opposition to a European rearmament plan exceeds support, creating political challenges for the Italian government and highlighting potential risks to the EU's collective defense.

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UK and EU Deepen Security Cooperation Amidst Ukraine Conflict

The UK and EU are strengthening their security cooperation, including joint military training for over 120,000 Ukrainian soldiers, increased defense spending ("ReArm Europe", UK to 2.5% GDP by 2027), and collaboration against hybrid threats, ahead of their first summit since Brexit on May 19th.

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Germany's Historic Spending Plan: From Austerity to €1 Trillion Investment

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a €1 trillion spending plan for defense and infrastructure, reversing his previous austerity stance due to geopolitical concerns and domestic political pressures, potentially reshaping Europe's economic and security landscapes.

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German Bundestag to Vote on 500 Billion Euro Debt Package

The German Bundestag will vote on a 500 billion euro debt package, allowing for increased investment in infrastructure, climate protection, and defense, requiring a two-thirds majority and potentially facing legal challenges.

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