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Low EU Public Support for Increased Military Spending
A Eurobarometer poll shows only 23% of EU citizens favor increased military spending, with the lowest support in Italy (12%), Bulgaria (13%), Spain (17%), and Ireland (15%), while support is highest in Estonia (50%), Finland (46%), and Lithuania (46%), reflecting varying threat perceptions. Public p...
Low EU Public Support for Increased Military Spending
A Eurobarometer poll shows only 23% of EU citizens favor increased military spending, with the lowest support in Italy (12%), Bulgaria (13%), Spain (17%), and Ireland (15%), while support is highest in Estonia (50%), Finland (46%), and Lithuania (46%), reflecting varying threat perceptions. Public p...
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48% Bias Score
EU Approves Increased Military Spending via Budgetary Exemption
Over half of EU member states plan to use an emergency clause to exceed budget limits and increase military spending by up to 1.5% of GDP over four years, driven by the war in Ukraine and US pressure, with Germany and Poland leading the initiative.
EU Approves Increased Military Spending via Budgetary Exemption
Over half of EU member states plan to use an emergency clause to exceed budget limits and increase military spending by up to 1.5% of GDP over four years, driven by the war in Ukraine and US pressure, with Germany and Poland leading the initiative.
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40% Bias Score
Mass Protests Erupt in Italy Against EU Military Buildup
Tens of thousands of Italians protested across the country on April 5th against the EU's proposed "800 billion dollar" military expansion plan, with the largest demonstration in Rome organized by the Five Star Movement; protesters accused the government of acting without a mandate and prioritizing G...
Mass Protests Erupt in Italy Against EU Military Buildup
Tens of thousands of Italians protested across the country on April 5th against the EU's proposed "800 billion dollar" military expansion plan, with the largest demonstration in Rome organized by the Five Star Movement; protesters accused the government of acting without a mandate and prioritizing G...
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56% Bias Score
EU's €800 Billion Military Buildup Faces Economic Hurdles
The EU proposes an €800 billion military plan, facing economic challenges as Germany, France, and the UK seek to bolster defense amid uncertain US security commitments and varying national fiscal capacities.
EU's €800 Billion Military Buildup Faces Economic Hurdles
The EU proposes an €800 billion military plan, facing economic challenges as Germany, France, and the UK seek to bolster defense amid uncertain US security commitments and varying national fiscal capacities.
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48% Bias Score
EU Approves Immediate Military Procurement Amidst Russia Threat
EU leaders agreed to immediately begin purchasing military equipment including missiles, artillery, drones, and air defense systems, prioritizing European security against potential Russian aggression before 2030, while also seeking to incentivize investment of the €10 trillion in European household...
EU Approves Immediate Military Procurement Amidst Russia Threat
EU leaders agreed to immediately begin purchasing military equipment including missiles, artillery, drones, and air defense systems, prioritizing European security against potential Russian aggression before 2030, while also seeking to incentivize investment of the €10 trillion in European household...
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48% Bias Score
EU Urges Massive Military Spending Increase to Counter Russia
The European Commission's white paper, to be released next week, urges EU countries to immediately utilize budgetary flexibility to massively increase military spending, potentially up to €650 billion, to counter Russia's growing military threat, even if a peace agreement in Ukraine is reached.
EU Urges Massive Military Spending Increase to Counter Russia
The European Commission's white paper, to be released next week, urges EU countries to immediately utilize budgetary flexibility to massively increase military spending, potentially up to €650 billion, to counter Russia's growing military threat, even if a peace agreement in Ukraine is reached.
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56% Bias Score
EU Approves Increased Defense Spending for 15 Member States
Fifteen EU member states received permission to increase defense spending significantly due to a new EU plan called "Readiness 2030," which aims to increase defense spending by up to €650 billion in the next four years, driven by security concerns and warnings of potential Russian aggression against...
EU Approves Increased Defense Spending for 15 Member States
Fifteen EU member states received permission to increase defense spending significantly due to a new EU plan called "Readiness 2030," which aims to increase defense spending by up to €650 billion in the next four years, driven by security concerns and warnings of potential Russian aggression against...
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36% Bias Score
Sixteen EU Nations Seek Budget Waivers for Defense Spending Surge
Sixteen EU countries formally requested temporary waivers from EU budgetary rules to increase defense spending by up to 1.5% of GDP over four years, aiming to collectively raise €650 billion by 2030 to counter the Russian threat and potential US disengagement from Europe.
Sixteen EU Nations Seek Budget Waivers for Defense Spending Surge
Sixteen EU countries formally requested temporary waivers from EU budgetary rules to increase defense spending by up to 1.5% of GDP over four years, aiming to collectively raise €650 billion by 2030 to counter the Russian threat and potential US disengagement from Europe.
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36% Bias Score
Italian Divisions Erupt Over EU's €800 Billion Military Spending Plan
On Saturday, 40,000 protesters marched through Rome against the EU's €800 billion ReArmEU plan, highlighting divisions within Italy's government and opposition regarding military spending and EU policy; the protest, organized by the M5S, also involved left-wing groups and revealed significant opposi...
Italian Divisions Erupt Over EU's €800 Billion Military Spending Plan
On Saturday, 40,000 protesters marched through Rome against the EU's €800 billion ReArmEU plan, highlighting divisions within Italy's government and opposition regarding military spending and EU policy; the protest, organized by the M5S, also involved left-wing groups and revealed significant opposi...
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44% Bias Score
EU's "Preparation 2030" Plan: Defense Investment, Economic Benefits, and Italian Criticism
EU President von der Leyen announced the "Preparation 2030" plan, a defense and preparedness investment encompassing military, pandemic, and natural disaster risks, intended to increase EU resilience and benefit Italy economically, including infrastructure improvements such as hospitals and job crea...
EU's "Preparation 2030" Plan: Defense Investment, Economic Benefits, and Italian Criticism
EU President von der Leyen announced the "Preparation 2030" plan, a defense and preparedness investment encompassing military, pandemic, and natural disaster risks, intended to increase EU resilience and benefit Italy economically, including infrastructure improvements such as hospitals and job crea...
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44% Bias Score
EU Plans €500 Billion Defense Investment to Boost Strategic Autonomy
The EU plans to invest at least €500 billion in defense over the next decade, focusing on joint procurement, regulatory simplification, and reducing reliance on third-country technologies to create a competitive European defense market.
EU Plans €500 Billion Defense Investment to Boost Strategic Autonomy
The EU plans to invest at least €500 billion in defense over the next decade, focusing on joint procurement, regulatory simplification, and reducing reliance on third-country technologies to create a competitive European defense market.
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40% Bias Score
Conte Condemns EU's €800 Billion Reamament Plan
Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte vehemently criticizes the European Commission's €800 billion rearmament plan, deeming it a wasteful alternative to a unified EU defense strategy prioritizing strategic autonomy and political integration, sparking protests and highlighting divisions within...
Conte Condemns EU's €800 Billion Reamament Plan
Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte vehemently criticizes the European Commission's €800 billion rearmament plan, deeming it a wasteful alternative to a unified EU defense strategy prioritizing strategic autonomy and political integration, sparking protests and highlighting divisions within...
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52% Bias Score
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