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European Arms Race Fueled by Ukraine Conflict
The ongoing Ukraine conflict is boosting profits for major European and American arms manufacturers like BAE Systems, Airbus, and Rheinmetall, as Europe plans to spend €800 billion on rearmament, creating financial dependence on the US.
European Arms Race Fueled by Ukraine Conflict
The ongoing Ukraine conflict is boosting profits for major European and American arms manufacturers like BAE Systems, Airbus, and Rheinmetall, as Europe plans to spend €800 billion on rearmament, creating financial dependence on the US.
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64% Bias Score
Increased Participation in German Easter Peace Marches Amidst Military Buildup
Approximately 1800 people attended the Easter peace march in Berlin on April 19th, 2025, exceeding previous years' attendance due to concerns about Germany's rearmament and the war in Ukraine; similar marches occurred across 100 German cities.
Increased Participation in German Easter Peace Marches Amidst Military Buildup
Approximately 1800 people attended the Easter peace march in Berlin on April 19th, 2025, exceeding previous years' attendance due to concerns about Germany's rearmament and the war in Ukraine; similar marches occurred across 100 German cities.
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44% Bias Score
US Pressure on NATO Allies: Netherlands Faces Defense Spending Dilemma
The Netherlands, while meeting NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target, faces US pressure to increase it to 5%, creating difficult political choices; simultaneously, the Dutch government commits to €3.5 billion yearly military aid for Ukraine despite internal coalition tensions and US withdrawal from ...
US Pressure on NATO Allies: Netherlands Faces Defense Spending Dilemma
The Netherlands, while meeting NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target, faces US pressure to increase it to 5%, creating difficult political choices; simultaneously, the Dutch government commits to €3.5 billion yearly military aid for Ukraine despite internal coalition tensions and US withdrawal from ...
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44% Bias Score
Spain Proposes Joint EU Defense Fund, Facing Northern Resistance
Spain proposed a common EU defense fund to increase spending immediately through joint debt issuance, facing resistance from northern countries but support from Poland; the plan includes joint procurement and using frozen Russian assets.
Spain Proposes Joint EU Defense Fund, Facing Northern Resistance
Spain proposed a common EU defense fund to increase spending immediately through joint debt issuance, facing resistance from northern countries but support from Poland; the plan includes joint procurement and using frozen Russian assets.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Targets Pentagon Weapons Spending
President Trump issued an executive order requiring a special review of weapons systems exceeding 15% of their estimated cost or 15% of their projected delivery time, potentially canceling or restructuring programs and reducing Pentagon regulations.
Trump Executive Order Targets Pentagon Weapons Spending
President Trump issued an executive order requiring a special review of weapons systems exceeding 15% of their estimated cost or 15% of their projected delivery time, potentially canceling or restructuring programs and reducing Pentagon regulations.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's Increased Defense Spending Amidst EU Rearmament Plan Sparks Internal Debate
Facing rising geopolitical threats, the EU plans to allocate up to €800 billion for defense, prompting Spain to reallocate €2.084 billion to its military budget, but sparking internal political debate on the best approach to national security.
Spain's Increased Defense Spending Amidst EU Rearmament Plan Sparks Internal Debate
Facing rising geopolitical threats, the EU plans to allocate up to €800 billion for defense, prompting Spain to reallocate €2.084 billion to its military budget, but sparking internal political debate on the best approach to national security.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Push Europe Towards Federalism
The author argues that President Trump's trade policies are forcing Europe to address its historical lack of political unity, potentially leading to a federal European state. This is driven by economic vulnerabilities and threats like Russia's aggression.
Trump's Tariffs Push Europe Towards Federalism
The author argues that President Trump's trade policies are forcing Europe to address its historical lack of political unity, potentially leading to a federal European state. This is driven by economic vulnerabilities and threats like Russia's aggression.
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52% Bias Score
Mnuchin Criticizes Spain's Economic Policies Following Meeting with Spanish Economy Minister
Following a meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo, Mnuchin issued a statement criticizing Spain's economic policies, demanding increased military spending, and reiterating opposition to Spain's digital services tax; this contrasts with Mnuc...
Mnuchin Criticizes Spain's Economic Policies Following Meeting with Spanish Economy Minister
Following a meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo, Mnuchin issued a statement criticizing Spain's economic policies, demanding increased military spending, and reiterating opposition to Spain's digital services tax; this contrasts with Mnuc...
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60% Bias Score
France's 'War Economy': Booming Defense Industry Faces Labor Shortages
French President Macron's 2022 declaration of a 'war economy' has spurred a significant increase in France's defense production, with major companies experiencing a fourfold rise in output, but faces challenges in securing funding and labor.
France's 'War Economy': Booming Defense Industry Faces Labor Shortages
French President Macron's 2022 declaration of a 'war economy' has spurred a significant increase in France's defense production, with major companies experiencing a fourfold rise in output, but faces challenges in securing funding and labor.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Shifts Policy Focus to Economic and Social Reforms
Germany's new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition is shifting priorities from the previous government's 'Zeitenwende' towards economic and social reforms, including a €500 billion infrastructure fund, financed through debt, impacting social welfare programs and immigration policies.
Germany Shifts Policy Focus to Economic and Social Reforms
Germany's new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition is shifting priorities from the previous government's 'Zeitenwende' towards economic and social reforms, including a €500 billion infrastructure fund, financed through debt, impacting social welfare programs and immigration policies.
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64% Bias Score
France to Double Military Budget, Boosting EU Defense
France will double its military budget to 80 billion euros by 2030, playing a key role in the EU's "Rearm Europe" plan, driven by the war in Ukraine and a perceived shift in US security guarantees, despite challenges in securing resources and skilled personnel.
France to Double Military Budget, Boosting EU Defense
France will double its military budget to 80 billion euros by 2030, playing a key role in the EU's "Rearm Europe" plan, driven by the war in Ukraine and a perceived shift in US security guarantees, despite challenges in securing resources and skilled personnel.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Announces $1 Trillion Pentagon Budget
President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a planned $1 trillion Pentagon budget for fiscal year 2026, a 12% increase over the current $892 billion, prioritizing new weapons systems like the F-47 fighter jet despite ongoing cost-cutting measures.
Trump Announces $1 Trillion Pentagon Budget
President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a planned $1 trillion Pentagon budget for fiscal year 2026, a 12% increase over the current $892 billion, prioritizing new weapons systems like the F-47 fighter jet despite ongoing cost-cutting measures.
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44% Bias Score
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