Tag #Military Spending

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Varoufakis Condemns EU's 800 Billion Euro Rearmament Plan

Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis criticizes the EU's "800 billion euro" plan to rearm Europe, calling it a "mistake" that will weaken the social fabric without providing security. He advocates for a European-led peace plan for Ukraine, prioritizing its sovereignty and neutrality outsid...

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China Warns Taiwan Amid Military Budget Increase

China's Defense Ministry spokesperson threatened Taiwan's independence movement with severe repercussions, coinciding with a 7.2% increase in China's military budget and ongoing military exercises around Taiwan, fueled by accusations of Taiwanese reliance on US arms.

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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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Von der Leyen Pushes Spain for Increased Defense Spending

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, urged Spain to increase its defense spending to over 3% of GDP, exceeding the NATO Secretary General's suggestion, during her 100th day in office; this follows Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's pledge to reach 2% by 2029, deemed insuff...

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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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Germany to Spend €500 Billion on Military and Infrastructure

Germany's potential next Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, announced a €500 billion investment fund and a change in fiscal policy to prioritize military spending and infrastructure, marking a significant departure from the country's historically cautious approach to spending and aiming to boost the econom...

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Russian Senator Warns Against Nuclear Conflict Amidst EU's 800 Billion Euro Defense Plan

Russian Senator Natalya Nikonorova criticized the discussion of deploying French nuclear weapons in the EU, warning of a disastrous nuclear conflict and highlighting the financial strain of a proposed 800 billion euro defense plan on European citizens; Hungary and Slovakia opposed further EU aid to ...

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German CDU/SPD Coalition Agrees on Ambitious Spending and Policy Changes

Following the February 23rd German elections, CDU/CSU and SPD parties agreed to form a coalition government, planning €500 billion in infrastructure investment over 10 years and substantial military spending increases to counter economic recession and address concerns arising from shifts in the tran...

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Israel's National Security Budget Soars to NIS 28 Billion

Israel's National Security Ministry's budget will surge to NIS 28 billion in 2025, including NIS 1.9 billion for new prisons due to rising security prisoners and NIS 1.081 billion for police and prison service wage increases, reflecting increased security concerns and operational demands.

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Latvia Urges European Conscription Amidst Ukraine War

Latvia's President urges European nations to reinstate military conscription following Russia's aggression in Ukraine, while the UK distances itself from such measures, highlighting differing approaches to national security.

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Trump Delays Tariffs, EU Plans Military Buildup

President Trump postponed by one month 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, amid concerns about wider economic consequences of a trade war; the EU plans to increase military spending by up to €800 billion; a WWII bomb halted train traffic in Paris; Cyclone Alfred ravaged Australia.

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Germany Tightens Immigration, Invests €500 Billion in Defense and Infrastructure

Germany's new coalition government, formed by the CDU/CSU and SPD, plans to tighten immigration policies with increased border controls and rapid deportations, while investing €500 billion in defense and infrastructure to counter economic challenges and geopolitical shifts.

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