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Germany Aims to Build Europe's Strongest Army
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a plan to make Germany's military the strongest conventional army in Europe, committing 5% of the country's GDP to defense spending, surpassing the UK's planned 2.5% and marking a historic shift in German military policy.
Germany Aims to Build Europe's Strongest Army
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a plan to make Germany's military the strongest conventional army in Europe, committing 5% of the country's GDP to defense spending, surpassing the UK's planned 2.5% and marking a historic shift in German military policy.
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48% Bias Score
Merz Vows to Make Bundeswehr Europe's Strongest Army
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to make the Bundeswehr Europe's strongest conventional army, increase defense spending, and assume greater responsibility within NATO and the EU, driven by the war in Ukraine and pressure from allies.
Merz Vows to Make Bundeswehr Europe's Strongest Army
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to make the Bundeswehr Europe's strongest conventional army, increase defense spending, and assume greater responsibility within NATO and the EU, driven by the war in Ukraine and pressure from allies.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Costly Guantanamo Migrant Operation
Between January 20 and April 8, 2019, the Trump administration spent $21 million using military aircraft to transport migrants to Guantanamo Bay, resulting in only 32 migrants remaining there and sparking criticism for its cost and lack of effectiveness.
Trump Administration's Costly Guantanamo Migrant Operation
Between January 20 and April 8, 2019, the Trump administration spent $21 million using military aircraft to transport migrants to Guantanamo Bay, resulting in only 32 migrants remaining there and sparking criticism for its cost and lack of effectiveness.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Economy Slows Amid High Military Spending, Civilian Sector Recession
Russia's economy is slowing despite high military spending in 2023 and 2024, causing a recession in civilian sectors due to high interest rates and reduced lending. The Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting (CMASP) reports a decline in civilian production, reaching its lowest ...
Russian Economy Slows Amid High Military Spending, Civilian Sector Recession
Russia's economy is slowing despite high military spending in 2023 and 2024, causing a recession in civilian sectors due to high interest rates and reduced lending. The Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting (CMASP) reports a decline in civilian production, reaching its lowest ...
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56% Bias Score
Spain Considers Seizing Russian Assets to Fund Military Spending
The Spanish government is considering seizing Russian assets to fund increased military spending, a move Moscow's ambassador to Madrid says is a radical shift from Spain's previously more balanced policy towards Russia, driven by a need to increase military spending without resorting to unpopular me...
Spain Considers Seizing Russian Assets to Fund Military Spending
The Spanish government is considering seizing Russian assets to fund increased military spending, a move Moscow's ambassador to Madrid says is a radical shift from Spain's previously more balanced policy towards Russia, driven by a need to increase military spending without resorting to unpopular me...
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68% Bias Score
Global Military Spending Hits Record High Amidst Rising Tensions
Global military spending hit a record $2.718 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% year-on-year increase, the highest since 1988, driven by major conflicts and rising tensions, with the US and China accounting for almost half the total.
Global Military Spending Hits Record High Amidst Rising Tensions
Global military spending hit a record $2.718 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% year-on-year increase, the highest since 1988, driven by major conflicts and rising tensions, with the US and China accounting for almost half the total.
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32% Bias Score
Germany to Outspend Britain on Defence, Aiming for Strongest European Army
Germany plans to become Europe's strongest conventional army, committing 5% of its GDP to defense—double Britain's target—to counter Russia's aggression, driven by the US and Germany's new security role.
Germany to Outspend Britain on Defence, Aiming for Strongest European Army
Germany plans to become Europe's strongest conventional army, committing 5% of its GDP to defense—double Britain's target—to counter Russia's aggression, driven by the US and Germany's new security role.
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52% Bias Score
NATO Allies Face US Ultimatum: 5% Military Spending Demand
The Trump administration demanded that NATO allies increase their military spending to 5% of GDP, escalating previous targets and prompting debate within the alliance regarding financial burdens and the inclusion of US defense industries.
NATO Allies Face US Ultimatum: 5% Military Spending Demand
The Trump administration demanded that NATO allies increase their military spending to 5% of GDP, escalating previous targets and prompting debate within the alliance regarding financial burdens and the inclusion of US defense industries.
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48% Bias Score
Spain Boosts Military Spending by €10.4 Billion
Spain will invest €10.4 billion in military spending to increase its defense capabilities and reduce dependence on foreign arms suppliers. €2 billion will be spent on weapons, primarily from Spanish companies. The plan aims to boost national defense industry while mitigating risks of bureaucracy and...
Spain Boosts Military Spending by €10.4 Billion
Spain will invest €10.4 billion in military spending to increase its defense capabilities and reduce dependence on foreign arms suppliers. €2 billion will be spent on weapons, primarily from Spanish companies. The plan aims to boost national defense industry while mitigating risks of bureaucracy and...
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32% Bias Score
Massive Military Parade Planned for U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary
A massive military parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary is planned for June 14th in Washington D.C., coinciding with Donald Trump's birthday, and will include over 6600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, and a vast historical display, potentially costing tens of millions of doll...
Massive Military Parade Planned for U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary
A massive military parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary is planned for June 14th in Washington D.C., coinciding with Donald Trump's birthday, and will include over 6600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, and a vast historical display, potentially costing tens of millions of doll...
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68% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Policy Shift Leaves Europe to Confront Russia Alone
The Trump administration's decision to scale back its military presence in Europe leaves the continent to confront the Russian threat largely on its own, necessitating a rapid increase in European defense spending and expertise, particularly in NATO member states, while the US focuses on the South C...
Trump Administration's Policy Shift Leaves Europe to Confront Russia Alone
The Trump administration's decision to scale back its military presence in Europe leaves the continent to confront the Russian threat largely on its own, necessitating a rapid increase in European defense spending and expertise, particularly in NATO member states, while the US focuses on the South C...
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52% Bias Score
EU Member States Seek Deficit Rule Exceptions for Defense Spending Increase
Twelve EU member states, including Germany, formally requested exceptions to the EU's deficit rules to increase defense spending by 1.5% of GDP annually for four years, totaling €800 billion, due to the Ukraine war and concerns about traditional military partnerships.
EU Member States Seek Deficit Rule Exceptions for Defense Spending Increase
Twelve EU member states, including Germany, formally requested exceptions to the EU's deficit rules to increase defense spending by 1.5% of GDP annually for four years, totaling €800 billion, due to the Ukraine war and concerns about traditional military partnerships.
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36% Bias Score
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