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Greece's Investment Paradox: Strong Growth, Persistent Gap

Greece experienced a 57.65% investment surge (2020-2024), exceeding the Eurozone's 5.5%, but lags significantly in investment-to-GDP ratio (15.3% vs. Eurozone's 21.1%), with extremely low housing investment (2% of GDP) despite a high rate of investment in military equipment.

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EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Program to Counter Russia and Belarus

The European Union approved a €150 billion defense program, SAFE, to address threats from Russia and Belarus, funding the purchase of weaponry via loans with a maximum 45-year repayment period, prioritizing European industry and excluding grants.

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Trump Announces $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Space-Based Missile Defense System

President Donald Trump announced the "Golden Dome," a ground- and space-based missile defense system estimated to cost $175 billion, led by Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein, and expected to be completed in three years.

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EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Fund to Boost Production

EU ambassadors approved a €150 billion fund to boost defense production, prioritizing 65% EU-made weapons, bypassing the Parliament, and needing member state approval by May 27th to address vulnerabilities exposed by the Ukraine war and potential shifts in US support.

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EU Creates \$168.3 Billion Defense Fund

The European Union will create a "Security Action for Europe" (SAFE) fund of \$168.3 billion (€150 billion) to strengthen its defense, primarily through loans to EU members and Ukraine, financed by joint borrowing; the decision follows Russia's military actions and a stated reduction in reliance on ...

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Sikorski: Russia Economically Dependent on China, NATO Needs 5% GDP for Defense

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Russia is economically dependent on China, that Putin believes he can still win the war in Ukraine, and that NATO needs to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP to counter Russia.

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MoD Spends £200 Million on Luxury Travel Amidst Troop Housing Complaints

The UK Ministry of Defence spent over £200 million on senior staff travel and luxury hotels in 2024, while troops faced poor living conditions, prompting criticism over resource allocation and budget priorities.

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Trump Announces $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Missile Defense System

President Trump announced a $175 billion plan for a missile defense system called "Golden Dome", potentially including space-based technologies, aiming for completion by the end of his presidency, despite expert concerns over its feasibility and cost, and criticism from China and Russia.

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Trump Announces $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Missile Defense System

President Trump announced a $175 billion plan for a new missile defense system called "Golden Dome," aiming to intercept various missiles from land, sea, and space by the end of his term; Canada may join, and the program's head is General Michael Gately.

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Record US Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia Highlights Surge in Global Military Spending

During President Trump's Middle East trip, the US and Saudi Arabia announced a $600 billion commercial package, including a record $142 billion arms deal, reflecting a surge in global military spending and the growing importance of AI in national security.

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Germany's Historic Defense Spending Increase

Germany plans to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP, a historic shift driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, leading to a significant budget increase and military modernization impacting international relations.

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European Debt Proposed to Fund Military Buildup

French Economy Minister Eric Lombard proposed a European debt to fund a €800 billion military spending plan by 2030, mirroring German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rearmament push and echoing the 2020 Covid debt response, amid concerns about the changing role of the dollar and the need for stronger Eu...

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