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EU Considers "Best Athlete" Model for Arms Procurement
France and Germany are pushing for a European Union "best athlete" model for defense procurement, prioritizing top arms producers to streamline production and reduce costs amid fears of Russian aggression, despite potential negative impacts on smaller national industries and geopolitical risks.
EU Considers "Best Athlete" Model for Arms Procurement
France and Germany are pushing for a European Union "best athlete" model for defense procurement, prioritizing top arms producers to streamline production and reduce costs amid fears of Russian aggression, despite potential negative impacts on smaller national industries and geopolitical risks.
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40% Bias Score
EU's SAFE Program Excludes Non-Member States from Defense Loans and Procurements
The EU's SAFE program only provides loans to member states and restricts joint defense procurements to entities meeting strict security criteria, excluding most non-member countries like Turkey, except for those with specific agreements and security checks; this prioritizes EU member security intere...
EU's SAFE Program Excludes Non-Member States from Defense Loans and Procurements
The EU's SAFE program only provides loans to member states and restricts joint defense procurements to entities meeting strict security criteria, excluding most non-member countries like Turkey, except for those with specific agreements and security checks; this prioritizes EU member security intere...
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0% Bias Score
Public Memory: Why Some Political Scandals Persist
The article analyzes why some political scandals remain in the public memory while others fade, citing examples such as Jordi Pujol's hidden funds and Pablo Iglesias' housing purchase, and suggests this is influenced by pre-existing societal beliefs and political narratives.
Public Memory: Why Some Political Scandals Persist
The article analyzes why some political scandals remain in the public memory while others fade, citing examples such as Jordi Pujol's hidden funds and Pablo Iglesias' housing purchase, and suggests this is influenced by pre-existing societal beliefs and political narratives.
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12% Bias Score
EU to Borrow €150 Billion for Defense Investment
The EU plans to borrow €150 billion for its Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, part of the Readiness 2030 plan aiming to mobilize €800 billion for defense investments by 2030, to increase the production of military equipment and reduce reliance on US arms.
EU to Borrow €150 Billion for Defense Investment
The EU plans to borrow €150 billion for its Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, part of the Readiness 2030 plan aiming to mobilize €800 billion for defense investments by 2030, to increase the production of military equipment and reduce reliance on US arms.
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36% Bias Score
EU's SAFE Regulation Faces Opposition from Greece and Cyprus over Turkish Involvement
The EU adopted the SAFE regulation, allocating €150 billion for defense production, but Greece and Cyprus oppose it due to the risk of Turkish involvement, fearing this undermines their security given Turkey's occupation of Cypriot territory and threats towards Greece, despite a minimum 65% EU parti...
EU's SAFE Regulation Faces Opposition from Greece and Cyprus over Turkish Involvement
The EU adopted the SAFE regulation, allocating €150 billion for defense production, but Greece and Cyprus oppose it due to the risk of Turkish involvement, fearing this undermines their security given Turkey's occupation of Cypriot territory and threats towards Greece, despite a minimum 65% EU parti...
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48% Bias Score
EU Approves "Safe" Defense Program, Limiting Non-EU Participation
The EU approved the "Safe" program, part of the €800 billion Readiness 2030 plan, setting a 65% minimum share for EU companies in defense projects and limiting non-EU participation to 35%, with exceptions possible via bilateral agreements; this allows for cooperation with countries like Turkey but s...
EU Approves "Safe" Defense Program, Limiting Non-EU Participation
The EU approved the "Safe" program, part of the €800 billion Readiness 2030 plan, setting a 65% minimum share for EU companies in defense projects and limiting non-EU participation to 35%, with exceptions possible via bilateral agreements; this allows for cooperation with countries like Turkey but s...
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48% Bias Score
France and Germany Mull Prioritizing Larger Defense Firms Amid EU Rearmament
France and Germany are discussing prioritizing larger European defense companies for arms production, aiming to streamline procurement and boost European manufacturing amid concerns of Russian aggression, despite potential drawbacks for smaller national firms and resistance from countries like Polan...
France and Germany Mull Prioritizing Larger Defense Firms Amid EU Rearmament
France and Germany are discussing prioritizing larger European defense companies for arms production, aiming to streamline procurement and boost European manufacturing amid concerns of Russian aggression, despite potential drawbacks for smaller national firms and resistance from countries like Polan...
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48% Bias Score
EU to Loan €100 Billion+ for Member States' Defense Projects
The European Commission announced a €100 billion+ loan program (SAFE) for 20 EU member states' defense projects, prioritizing munitions, drones, and infrastructure, with initial payments expected in early 2024, requiring two-thirds of procurement to be from EU/Ukraine/EFTA/EEA countries.
EU to Loan €100 Billion+ for Member States' Defense Projects
The European Commission announced a €100 billion+ loan program (SAFE) for 20 EU member states' defense projects, prioritizing munitions, drones, and infrastructure, with initial payments expected in early 2024, requiring two-thirds of procurement to be from EU/Ukraine/EFTA/EEA countries.
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40% Bias Score
EU to Borrow €150 Billion for Defense Industry Boost
The EU plans to borrow €150 billion for its new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, part of the Readiness 2030 plan to mobilize €800 billion for defense by 2030, to address shortcomings in the EU's defense industrial base exposed by the war in Ukraine, boosting production and procurement o...
EU to Borrow €150 Billion for Defense Industry Boost
The EU plans to borrow €150 billion for its new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, part of the Readiness 2030 plan to mobilize €800 billion for defense by 2030, to address shortcomings in the EU's defense industrial base exposed by the war in Ukraine, boosting production and procurement o...
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32% Bias Score
EU's SAFE Defense Project Raises Concerns Amidst Turkish Participation
The EU's €150 billion SAFE defense production program, opposed by Hungary and raising concerns in Greece and Cyprus, allows non-EU participation, potentially including Turkey, despite its occupation of Northern Cyprus.
EU's SAFE Defense Project Raises Concerns Amidst Turkish Participation
The EU's €150 billion SAFE defense production program, opposed by Hungary and raising concerns in Greece and Cyprus, allows non-EU participation, potentially including Turkey, despite its occupation of Northern Cyprus.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Hesitant to Lift Casus Belli Amidst Greek Plea for EU Defense Participation
Greece urged Turkey to revoke its casus belli declaration to participate in European defense programs; Turkey is hesitant, citing risks to the Aegean Sea balance and linking the issue to territorial water disputes, while a planned meeting between the leaders of both countries might resolve the situa...
Turkey Hesitant to Lift Casus Belli Amidst Greek Plea for EU Defense Participation
Greece urged Turkey to revoke its casus belli declaration to participate in European defense programs; Turkey is hesitant, citing risks to the Aegean Sea balance and linking the issue to territorial water disputes, while a planned meeting between the leaders of both countries might resolve the situa...
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36% Bias Score
EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Fund, Third-Country Participation Allowed
The EU's Coreper approved a €150 billion defense fund, allowing joint defense investments with third countries, including potential future participation by Turkey, despite concerns raised by Greece and Cyprus, with a final agreement reached on component sourcing rules and third-country involvement l...
EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Fund, Third-Country Participation Allowed
The EU's Coreper approved a €150 billion defense fund, allowing joint defense investments with third countries, including potential future participation by Turkey, despite concerns raised by Greece and Cyprus, with a final agreement reached on component sourcing rules and third-country involvement l...
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32% Bias Score
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