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Rheinmetall Reports Record Profits Amidst Global Military Spending Surge
Rheinmetall, a German arms manufacturer, reported record first-half 2025 revenue (€4.7 billion, +24%) and profit (€475 million, +18%), driven by increased global military spending due to the Ukraine war and higher NATO defense budgets; the company anticipates further growth with a €63 billion order ...
Rheinmetall Reports Record Profits Amidst Global Military Spending Surge
Rheinmetall, a German arms manufacturer, reported record first-half 2025 revenue (€4.7 billion, +24%) and profit (€475 million, +18%), driven by increased global military spending due to the Ukraine war and higher NATO defense budgets; the company anticipates further growth with a €63 billion order ...
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48% Bias Score


EU-US Deal: A Costly Agreement for Europe
The EU has agreed to a deal with the US involving \$750 billion in energy purchases, \$600 billion in US investments, and increased military spending on US arms, resulting in a 15% tariff on EU exports to the US.
EU-US Deal: A Costly Agreement for Europe
The EU has agreed to a deal with the US involving \$750 billion in energy purchases, \$600 billion in US investments, and increased military spending on US arms, resulting in a 15% tariff on EU exports to the US.
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68% Bias Score


EU Member States Request €127 Billion in Defense Loans
Eighteen EU member states requested €127 billion in loans for defense projects by July 29th, with Poland requesting approximately €45 billion, demonstrating significant commitment to bolstering national security and EU defense capabilities under the SAFE program.
EU Member States Request €127 Billion in Defense Loans
Eighteen EU member states requested €127 billion in loans for defense projects by July 29th, with Poland requesting approximately €45 billion, demonstrating significant commitment to bolstering national security and EU defense capabilities under the SAFE program.
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36% Bias Score


Büchel Air Base Modernization Costs Soar by €800 Million
Germany's modernization of Büchel Air Base for US F-35 fighter jets will cost €2 billion, €800 million more than initially planned, due to stringent US security demands and a tight 2027 deadline for deployment.
Büchel Air Base Modernization Costs Soar by €800 Million
Germany's modernization of Büchel Air Base for US F-35 fighter jets will cost €2 billion, €800 million more than initially planned, due to stringent US security demands and a tight 2027 deadline for deployment.
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44% Bias Score


EU to Loan €100 Billion+ for Member States' Defense Projects
The European Commission announced a €100 billion+ loan program (SAFE) for 20 EU member states' defense projects, prioritizing munitions, drones, and infrastructure, with initial payments expected in early 2024, requiring two-thirds of procurement to be from EU/Ukraine/EFTA/EEA countries.
EU to Loan €100 Billion+ for Member States' Defense Projects
The European Commission announced a €100 billion+ loan program (SAFE) for 20 EU member states' defense projects, prioritizing munitions, drones, and infrastructure, with initial payments expected in early 2024, requiring two-thirds of procurement to be from EU/Ukraine/EFTA/EEA countries.
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40% Bias Score


EU's 2028-2034 Budget: Defense Surge, CAP Cuts
The European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 increases military spending fivefold to €131 billion while cutting the Common Agricultural Policy budget by over 20% to €300 billion, sparking potential conflicts during negotiations with member states.
EU's 2028-2034 Budget: Defense Surge, CAP Cuts
The European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 increases military spending fivefold to €131 billion while cutting the Common Agricultural Policy budget by over 20% to €300 billion, sparking potential conflicts during negotiations with member states.
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44% Bias Score

Rheinmetall's Growth Slows Amidst Delayed German Contracts, but Record Backlog Remains
Delayed German government contracts after spring elections slowed order intake for Rheinmetall, Germany's largest arms manufacturer, in Q2, causing a 77 percent drop in nominations to €2.6 billion; however, the company maintains a record backlog of €63.2 billion and continues its global expansion.

Rheinmetall's Growth Slows Amidst Delayed German Contracts, but Record Backlog Remains
Delayed German government contracts after spring elections slowed order intake for Rheinmetall, Germany's largest arms manufacturer, in Q2, causing a 77 percent drop in nominations to €2.6 billion; however, the company maintains a record backlog of €63.2 billion and continues its global expansion.
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32% Bias Score

Europe's Defense Dilemma: Military Spending vs. Social Welfare"
During NATO's recent summit, only Spain opposed raising defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, prompting questions about prioritizing military strength over social welfare in the face of rising living costs and strained public services across Europe; this is particularly critical given recent crackdo...

Europe's Defense Dilemma: Military Spending vs. Social Welfare"
During NATO's recent summit, only Spain opposed raising defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, prompting questions about prioritizing military strength over social welfare in the face of rising living costs and strained public services across Europe; this is particularly critical given recent crackdo...
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60% Bias Score

Franco-German Defense Ambitions Hampered by Financial and Strategic Divergences
France and Germany, facing differing financial situations and strategic priorities, are attempting to bolster their defenses despite disagreements over resource allocation in projects like the €100 billion FCAS fighter jet program, hindered by France's high debt and Germany's reluctance to joint EU ...

Franco-German Defense Ambitions Hampered by Financial and Strategic Divergences
France and Germany, facing differing financial situations and strategic priorities, are attempting to bolster their defenses despite disagreements over resource allocation in projects like the €100 billion FCAS fighter jet program, hindered by France's high debt and Germany's reluctance to joint EU ...
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36% Bias Score

EU Concedes to US Trade Pressure, Raising Concerns About Long-Term Economic and Political Influence
The European Union made significant concessions to the United States to avoid trade protectionism, including forgoing revenue from the "Google tax" and accepting the US's withdrawal from a global minimum corporate tax agreement, highlighting a pattern of deference towards the US that has long-term e...

EU Concedes to US Trade Pressure, Raising Concerns About Long-Term Economic and Political Influence
The European Union made significant concessions to the United States to avoid trade protectionism, including forgoing revenue from the "Google tax" and accepting the US's withdrawal from a global minimum corporate tax agreement, highlighting a pattern of deference towards the US that has long-term e...
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56% Bias Score

US Actions Exacerbate Asia-Pacific Tensions
The Asia-Pacific faces intensifying great power rivalry, with the US's Freedom of Navigation Operations and calls for increased military spending creating tension with China and potentially undermining ASEAN's multilateral cooperation efforts, particularly with China, its largest trading partner sin...

US Actions Exacerbate Asia-Pacific Tensions
The Asia-Pacific faces intensifying great power rivalry, with the US's Freedom of Navigation Operations and calls for increased military spending creating tension with China and potentially undermining ASEAN's multilateral cooperation efforts, particularly with China, its largest trading partner sin...
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56% Bias Score

France to Double Military Budget by 2027 Amid Heightened Security Concerns
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 13, 2025, a doubling of France's military budget to €64 billion by 2027, citing increased threats to European peace and the need for stronger deterrence, despite existing public debt.

France to Double Military Budget by 2027 Amid Heightened Security Concerns
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 13, 2025, a doubling of France's military budget to €64 billion by 2027, citing increased threats to European peace and the need for stronger deterrence, despite existing public debt.
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56% Bias Score
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