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France Urges EU Shift from US to European-Made Weapons Amid Defense Spending Surge
France advocates for increased European investment in its defense industry to reduce reliance on US arms, citing concerns over control and operational limitations, exemplified by recent restrictions on long-range missiles supplied to Ukraine; the EU proposes an €800 billion investment package to sup...
France Urges EU Shift from US to European-Made Weapons Amid Defense Spending Surge
France advocates for increased European investment in its defense industry to reduce reliance on US arms, citing concerns over control and operational limitations, exemplified by recent restrictions on long-range missiles supplied to Ukraine; the EU proposes an €800 billion investment package to sup...
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48% Bias Score
French Assembly Votes to Increase Ukraine Support, Sparking Debate on Seizing Russian Assets
The French National Assembly passed a resolution on March 12th (288-54) to bolster support for Ukraine, including a call—opposed by the government—to seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense and reconstruction, sparking debate over legal implications and future EU policy.
French Assembly Votes to Increase Ukraine Support, Sparking Debate on Seizing Russian Assets
The French National Assembly passed a resolution on March 12th (288-54) to bolster support for Ukraine, including a call—opposed by the government—to seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense and reconstruction, sparking debate over legal implications and future EU policy.
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36% Bias Score
Shifting Geopolitics Revives Proposal for European Nuclear Deterrent
In July 2022, Wolfgang Schäuble proposed a Franco-German-Polish initiative for a stronger European defense including a shared nuclear deterrent, initially rejected but now revived due to concerns about US reliability under Trump, as advocated by potential Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Shifting Geopolitics Revives Proposal for European Nuclear Deterrent
In July 2022, Wolfgang Schäuble proposed a Franco-German-Polish initiative for a stronger European defense including a shared nuclear deterrent, initially rejected but now revived due to concerns about US reliability under Trump, as advocated by potential Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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40% Bias Score
Rheinmetall's Revenue Soars Amidst Ukraine War-Fueled Military Spending
Driven by the Ukraine war, German arms maker Rheinmetall's 2024 revenue soared 36 percent to €9.8 billion, with operating profit jumping 61 percent to €1.5 billion, and its order backlog hitting €55 billion, reflecting increased NATO military spending.
Rheinmetall's Revenue Soars Amidst Ukraine War-Fueled Military Spending
Driven by the Ukraine war, German arms maker Rheinmetall's 2024 revenue soared 36 percent to €9.8 billion, with operating profit jumping 61 percent to €1.5 billion, and its order backlog hitting €55 billion, reflecting increased NATO military spending.
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56% Bias Score
EU Parliament Approves Defense Plan, Internal Divisions Emerge
The European Parliament voted 419-204-46 to approve the EU's defense plan and continued support for Ukraine, despite internal divisions within Italian political parties, reflecting broader debates within the EU about defense spending, national interests, and European integration.
EU Parliament Approves Defense Plan, Internal Divisions Emerge
The European Parliament voted 419-204-46 to approve the EU's defense plan and continued support for Ukraine, despite internal divisions within Italian political parties, reflecting broader debates within the EU about defense spending, national interests, and European integration.
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36% Bias Score
European Defense Ministers Meet Amid Concerns Over US Military Commitment
On Wednesday, the defense ministers of five major European armies met in Paris to discuss collective security, focusing on Ukraine and increased European defense spending, amid concerns about potential changes in US military contributions.
European Defense Ministers Meet Amid Concerns Over US Military Commitment
On Wednesday, the defense ministers of five major European armies met in Paris to discuss collective security, focusing on Ukraine and increased European defense spending, amid concerns about potential changes in US military contributions.
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52% Bias Score
Franco-German Relations Shift: Merz Open to French Nuclear Deterrence
Germany's Friedrich Merz shows interest in France's nuclear deterrence, marking a significant shift in Franco-German relations after years of disagreement on defense and economic issues, driven by concerns about US reliability under the Trump administration.
Franco-German Relations Shift: Merz Open to French Nuclear Deterrence
Germany's Friedrich Merz shows interest in France's nuclear deterrence, marking a significant shift in Franco-German relations after years of disagreement on defense and economic issues, driven by concerns about US reliability under the Trump administration.
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48% Bias Score
Basque Government Invests €1 Billion in Defense Industry Boost
The Basque Government plans to invest €1 billion in a financial alliance to boost its defense industry, citing opportunities arising from Europe's push for reindustrialization and defense strengthening; this follows a recent Basque acquisition of 30% of Talgo.
Basque Government Invests €1 Billion in Defense Industry Boost
The Basque Government plans to invest €1 billion in a financial alliance to boost its defense industry, citing opportunities arising from Europe's push for reindustrialization and defense strengthening; this follows a recent Basque acquisition of 30% of Talgo.
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64% Bias Score
Rheinmetall's Revenue Soars Amidst Ukraine War, NATO Spending
Driven by the Ukraine war and geopolitical changes, German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall's 2024 revenue soared 36% to €9.8 billion, with operating profit reaching a record €1.5 billion and a €55 billion order backlog, reflecting increased military spending by NATO states.
Rheinmetall's Revenue Soars Amidst Ukraine War, NATO Spending
Driven by the Ukraine war and geopolitical changes, German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall's 2024 revenue soared 36% to €9.8 billion, with operating profit reaching a record €1.5 billion and a €55 billion order backlog, reflecting increased military spending by NATO states.
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56% 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
Europe Reassesses Defense Amidst Shifting Geopolitics
Facing shifts in US foreign policy and the war in Ukraine, Europe is rapidly increasing military spending and creating new defense frameworks, while populist opponents struggle to adapt, potentially leading to increased reliance on France's nuclear umbrella.
Europe Reassesses Defense Amidst Shifting Geopolitics
Facing shifts in US foreign policy and the war in Ukraine, Europe is rapidly increasing military spending and creating new defense frameworks, while populist opponents struggle to adapt, potentially leading to increased reliance on France's nuclear umbrella.
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40% Bias Score
New European Bank to Fund Rearmament
A new European rearmament bank, potentially headed by a former prime minister like Mario Draghi, will offer loans to governments and defense companies, with member states guaranteeing the loans; its June 2025 launch will be overseen by Poland, the then-EU president.
New European Bank to Fund Rearmament
A new European rearmament bank, potentially headed by a former prime minister like Mario Draghi, will offer loans to governments and defense companies, with member states guaranteeing the loans; its June 2025 launch will be overseen by Poland, the then-EU president.
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44% Bias Score
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