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EPPO 2024 Report: €24.8 Billion in EU Financial Fraud
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) reported 2,666 active financial fraud investigations in late 2024, a 38% increase from 2023, resulting in an estimated €24.8 billion loss to the EU budget; most losses stemmed from cross-border VAT fraud, with Germany and Italy reporting the most cases.
EPPO 2024 Report: €24.8 Billion in EU Financial Fraud
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) reported 2,666 active financial fraud investigations in late 2024, a 38% increase from 2023, resulting in an estimated €24.8 billion loss to the EU budget; most losses stemmed from cross-border VAT fraud, with Germany and Italy reporting the most cases.
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24% Bias Score
EU Opens All Options for Defense Spending Amid Geopolitical Shift
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that all options are open for increasing defense spending in response to threats to European values and a shift towards a more transactional geopolitical landscape, following an EU pledge to dramatically increase military spending faci...
EU Opens All Options for Defense Spending Amid Geopolitical Shift
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that all options are open for increasing defense spending in response to threats to European values and a shift towards a more transactional geopolitical landscape, following an EU pledge to dramatically increase military spending faci...
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48% Bias Score
EU Proposes €800 Billion Defense Spending Increase Amid Ukraine War
The European Union proposes an €800 billion increase in defense spending, including a €150 billion fund for joint weapons purchases, in response to the war in Ukraine and reduced US support, facing potential challenges from high-debt countries and internal disagreements.
EU Proposes €800 Billion Defense Spending Increase Amid Ukraine War
The European Union proposes an €800 billion increase in defense spending, including a €150 billion fund for joint weapons purchases, in response to the war in Ukraine and reduced US support, facing potential challenges from high-debt countries and internal disagreements.
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44% Bias Score
EU's €800 Billion Defense Plan Sparks Eurobond Debate
The European Union plans to spend €800 billion on defense, with member states contributing €650 billion and the remaining €150 billion to be raised through a new, yet-to-be-defined instrument, sparking debate over potential Eurobonds and their implications for fiscal responsibility within the EU.
EU's €800 Billion Defense Plan Sparks Eurobond Debate
The European Union plans to spend €800 billion on defense, with member states contributing €650 billion and the remaining €150 billion to be raised through a new, yet-to-be-defined instrument, sparking debate over potential Eurobonds and their implications for fiscal responsibility within the EU.
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48% Bias Score
Euro Surges as Germany Plans Massive Defense and Infrastructure Spending
Following Germany's plan to increase defense spending beyond 1% of GDP and unlock a €500 billion infrastructure fund, and the EU's proposal to activate €800 billion in defense funding, the euro surged to a three-month high against the US dollar, reaching above 1.06 on Tuesday.
Euro Surges as Germany Plans Massive Defense and Infrastructure Spending
Following Germany's plan to increase defense spending beyond 1% of GDP and unlock a €500 billion infrastructure fund, and the EU's proposal to activate €800 billion in defense funding, the euro surged to a three-month high against the US dollar, reaching above 1.06 on Tuesday.
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44% Bias Score
EU Unveils €800 Billion "Rearm Europe" Plan
The European Commission launched a €800 billion "Rearm Europe" plan, including €150 billion in loans, to strengthen European defense and aid Ukraine, following the US suspension of military aid to Ukraine.
EU Unveils €800 Billion "Rearm Europe" Plan
The European Commission launched a €800 billion "Rearm Europe" plan, including €150 billion in loans, to strengthen European defense and aid Ukraine, following the US suspension of military aid to Ukraine.
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56% Bias Score
EU's Massive Military Spending: Economic Impacts and Trade-offs
Facing a new international landscape, Germany and the EU are dramatically increasing military spending—Germany with a €400 billion defense fund and the EU with an €800 billion package—raising concerns about its impact on social programs and green initiatives, and requiring a strategic, technology-fo...
EU's Massive Military Spending: Economic Impacts and Trade-offs
Facing a new international landscape, Germany and the EU are dramatically increasing military spending—Germany with a €400 billion defense fund and the EU with an €800 billion package—raising concerns about its impact on social programs and green initiatives, and requiring a strategic, technology-fo...
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44% Bias Score
EU Reaarmament Plan Faces Funding, Justification Challenges
Following a recent EU summit on European rearmament, concerns regarding funding and justification have emerged. Only €150 billion of the proposed €800 billion is secured, with the remainder contingent on member states increasing military spending. This raises questions about the plan's feasibility a...
EU Reaarmament Plan Faces Funding, Justification Challenges
Following a recent EU summit on European rearmament, concerns regarding funding and justification have emerged. Only €150 billion of the proposed €800 billion is secured, with the remainder contingent on member states increasing military spending. This raises questions about the plan's feasibility a...
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60% Bias Score
US Aid Cut Spurs €800 Billion European Defense Investment: A Double-Edged Sword
The US halting military aid to Ukraine has prompted a proposed €800 billion European defense investment, presenting a double-edged sword: potential economic revitalization through technological advancements and job creation, but also the risk of fiscal instability if mismanaged.
US Aid Cut Spurs €800 Billion European Defense Investment: A Double-Edged Sword
The US halting military aid to Ukraine has prompted a proposed €800 billion European defense investment, presenting a double-edged sword: potential economic revitalization through technological advancements and job creation, but also the risk of fiscal instability if mismanaged.
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40% Bias Score
EU Unveils "Rearm Europe" Plan: €800 Billion Defense Spending Boost
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a "Rearm Europe" plan proposing €800 billion for increased defense spending over the next few years, including a new €150 billion lending tool and an exemption from the Stability Pact, to address growing security concerns following the US h...
EU Unveils "Rearm Europe" Plan: €800 Billion Defense Spending Boost
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a "Rearm Europe" plan proposing €800 billion for increased defense spending over the next few years, including a new €150 billion lending tool and an exemption from the Stability Pact, to address growing security concerns following the US h...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Debate on EU's €150 Billion Defense Loan Plan
The European Commission proposed a plan to facilitate €150 billion in joint borrowing for defense spending among EU member states, sparking debate in the Netherlands over its financial implications and similarity to Eurobonds, with varied reactions from Dutch political parties.
Dutch Debate on EU's €150 Billion Defense Loan Plan
The European Commission proposed a plan to facilitate €150 billion in joint borrowing for defense spending among EU member states, sparking debate in the Netherlands over its financial implications and similarity to Eurobonds, with varied reactions from Dutch political parties.
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44% Bias Score
EU Proposes €800 Billion "Rearm Europe" Plan
EU President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a "Rearm Europe" plan on Tuesday, aiming to mobilize up to €800 billion for increased defense spending, including €150 billion in loans for joint investments, in response to Washington's suspension of military aid to Ukraine and ahead of a Thursday EU summi...
EU Proposes €800 Billion "Rearm Europe" Plan
EU President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a "Rearm Europe" plan on Tuesday, aiming to mobilize up to €800 billion for increased defense spending, including €150 billion in loans for joint investments, in response to Washington's suspension of military aid to Ukraine and ahead of a Thursday EU summi...
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44% Bias Score
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