Greece Doubles Defense Budget Amidst Turkey Tensions
Greece's 2025 defense budget has increased to \"6.1 billion euros, nearly double the 2019 amount, driven by tensions with Turkey and a need for improved drone defense, with 159 of 299 parliament members voting for the increase.
Greece Doubles Defense Budget Amidst Turkey Tensions
Greece's 2025 defense budget has increased to \"6.1 billion euros, nearly double the 2019 amount, driven by tensions with Turkey and a need for improved drone defense, with 159 of 299 parliament members voting for the increase.
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40% Bias Score
Rutte Warns of Wider Russian Aggression, Urges Increased European Defense Spending
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Vladimir Putin aims to "wipe Ukraine off the map" and may target other European nations, urging increased defense spending and a "wartime mindset" in response to Russia's escalating aggression.
Rutte Warns of Wider Russian Aggression, Urges Increased European Defense Spending
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Vladimir Putin aims to "wipe Ukraine off the map" and may target other European nations, urging increased defense spending and a "wartime mindset" in response to Russia's escalating aggression.
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60% Bias Score
Rutte Urges NATO to Increase Defense Spending, Prioritize Security Over Social Programs
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on NATO member states to increase defense spending, even if it means cutting social programs, to counter growing threats and ensure long-term security. He noted that current 2% GDP spending on defense is insufficient, and urged citizens to support this reallo...
Rutte Urges NATO to Increase Defense Spending, Prioritize Security Over Social Programs
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on NATO member states to increase defense spending, even if it means cutting social programs, to counter growing threats and ensure long-term security. He noted that current 2% GDP spending on defense is insufficient, and urged citizens to support this reallo...
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52% Bias Score
Poland Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine After Ceasefire
Following a meeting in Warsaw, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed Poland's current lack of plans to send troops to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire, emphasizing Poland's independent decision-making. French President Macron stressed the importance of Ukrainian inclusion in peace talks and...
Poland Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine After Ceasefire
Following a meeting in Warsaw, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed Poland's current lack of plans to send troops to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire, emphasizing Poland's independent decision-making. French President Macron stressed the importance of Ukrainian inclusion in peace talks and...
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36% Bias Score
Europe Urged to Boost Defense Spending Amid Growing Geopolitical Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Europe to dramatically increase defense spending, citing insufficient preparedness for potential conflict with Russia and insufficient defense industrial capacity, and urging a 'wartime mentality' to counter threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Ko...
Europe Urged to Boost Defense Spending Amid Growing Geopolitical Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Europe to dramatically increase defense spending, citing insufficient preparedness for potential conflict with Russia and insufficient defense industrial capacity, and urging a 'wartime mentality' to counter threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Ko...
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52% Bias Score
French Defense Budget Delay Threatens Military Modernization and Support for Ukraine
A no-confidence vote in France's government on December 4th threatens a planned €3 billion annual increase to the defense budget, potentially delaying military modernization and support for Ukraine by as much as €20 billion by 2030.
French Defense Budget Delay Threatens Military Modernization and Support for Ukraine
A no-confidence vote in France's government on December 4th threatens a planned €3 billion annual increase to the defense budget, potentially delaying military modernization and support for Ukraine by as much as €20 billion by 2030.
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48% Bias Score
AfD Co-Chair Questions NATO Membership, Recognizes Russia's 'Victory' in Ukraine
Tino Chrupalla, co-chair of Germany's AfD, questioned Germany's NATO membership and called for recognizing Russia's victory in Ukraine in a December 15th Die Welt interview, a stance stronger than the party's draft program and drawing criticism from Ukraine's former ambassador to Germany.
AfD Co-Chair Questions NATO Membership, Recognizes Russia's 'Victory' in Ukraine
Tino Chrupalla, co-chair of Germany's AfD, questioned Germany's NATO membership and called for recognizing Russia's victory in Ukraine in a December 15th Die Welt interview, a stance stronger than the party's draft program and drawing criticism from Ukraine's former ambassador to Germany.
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40% Bias Score
NATO Urges Increased Defense Spending, Potential Social Program Cuts
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on NATO member states to increase defense spending to at least 2% of GDP, potentially requiring cuts to social programs like pensions and healthcare, to counter growing security concerns and Russia's increasing military budget.
NATO Urges Increased Defense Spending, Potential Social Program Cuts
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on NATO member states to increase defense spending to at least 2% of GDP, potentially requiring cuts to social programs like pensions and healthcare, to counter growing security concerns and Russia's increasing military budget.
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60% Bias Score
EU Ministers Reject Troop Deployments to Ukraine, Reaffirming Support
On December 12, 2024, EU foreign ministers and allies met in Berlin to reaffirm continued support for Ukraine, focusing on military and financial aid, while rejecting troop deployments, emphasizing the need for Ukraine's involvement in any peace talks.
EU Ministers Reject Troop Deployments to Ukraine, Reaffirming Support
On December 12, 2024, EU foreign ministers and allies met in Berlin to reaffirm continued support for Ukraine, focusing on military and financial aid, while rejecting troop deployments, emphasizing the need for Ukraine's involvement in any peace talks.
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36% Bias Score
Rutte Warns of Russian Ambitions to Eliminate Ukraine, Urges Increased European Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that Russia aims to eliminate Ukraine and may subsequently target other European countries, urging a drastic increase in European defense spending due to Russia's use of drone swarms in Ukraine and other hostile actions.
Rutte Warns of Russian Ambitions to Eliminate Ukraine, Urges Increased European Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that Russia aims to eliminate Ukraine and may subsequently target other European countries, urging a drastic increase in European defense spending due to Russia's use of drone swarms in Ukraine and other hostile actions.
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48% Bias Score
Macron and Tusk to Discuss Post-War Ukraine Peacekeeping Force
French President Macron and Polish Prime Minister Tusk will discuss deploying a 40,000-strong international peacekeeping force to Ukraine after the war ends, amid concerns about a potential power vacuum and the incoming Trump administration's policies.
Macron and Tusk to Discuss Post-War Ukraine Peacekeeping Force
French President Macron and Polish Prime Minister Tusk will discuss deploying a 40,000-strong international peacekeeping force to Ukraine after the war ends, amid concerns about a potential power vacuum and the incoming Trump administration's policies.
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44% Bias Score
"France Adapts Nuclear Deterrence Strategy in Post-Cold War Era"
"France adapted its nuclear deterrence strategy post-Cold War by reducing its land-based missiles, maintaining sea- and air-based systems, and shifting its doctrine to prioritize targeting power centers. Experts propose further adaptation via a European initiative involving coordinated nuclear patro...
"France Adapts Nuclear Deterrence Strategy in Post-Cold War Era"
"France adapted its nuclear deterrence strategy post-Cold War by reducing its land-based missiles, maintaining sea- and air-based systems, and shifting its doctrine to prioritize targeting power centers. Experts propose further adaptation via a European initiative involving coordinated nuclear patro...
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32% Bias Score