Tag #Military Spending

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Coalition Discord: Sumar and PSOE Clash Over Military Spending

Spain's ruling coalition partners, Sumar and PSOE, publicly disagreed on military spending for the first time during a parliamentary debate, highlighting tensions over a proposed EU defense fund and potentially impacting Spain's role in future European defense initiatives.

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UK Defence Suppliers Urge Banks to Abandon ESG Standards

British defence suppliers are urging banks to increase lending to the sector, arguing that ESG standards are preventing small and medium-sized enterprises from accessing crucial finance, despite a planned increase in government defence spending to 2.5% of GDP and a push for growth from the industry.

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Axis Powers Remilitarize Amidst US Retrenchment

Facing global instability and reduced US engagement, Germany, Italy, and Japan are sharply increasing military spending—Germany to 2% of GDP—modernizing weapons, and expanding forces, while grappling with their pacifist post-war legacies and dependence on US nuclear protection.

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Dutch Government Divided on €800 Billion European Rearmament Plan

Faced with internal divisions, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Schoof will attend a European summit to discuss the €800 billion "Rearm Europe" plan, facing opposition over its financing and implications for national sovereignty; the PVV's conditional support adds to the uncertainty.

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EU to Invest €800 Billion in Defense to Counter Russian Threat

The European Union plans to invest €800 billion in its defense capabilities by 2027 to counter potential Russian aggression and address concerns about reduced US commitment to European security, following intelligence assessments predicting a Russian attack on an EU nation before 2030.

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Germany to Vote on Unprecedented €500 Billion Borrowing Plan

The German Bundestag will vote on a bill allowing €500 billion in borrowing over 12 years for military spending, infrastructure, and climate protection, despite concerns about market instability and increased German debt; this unprecedented move requires a two-thirds majority in the current Bundesta...

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Conservative Party Trails Liberals Amidst Shifting Political Landscape

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre trails the Liberals by 20-25 percentage points in recent polls due to factors including a change in Liberal leadership, the diminished importance of the carbon tax, and the impact of Donald Trump's actions on Canadian public opinion. A potential strategy to rever...

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EU's "ReArm Europe" Plan Faces Opposition from Spain

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, opposes the EU's "reArm Europe" plan, preferring a broader "security" approach that avoids focusing on military investment, creating friction within the EU and domestic opposition due to Spain's traditionally pacifist stance.

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Dutch Parliament Divided on €800 Billion European Defense Plan

Dutch Prime Minister Schoof is heading to a European summit on a "Rearm Europe" plan totaling €800 billion, facing internal opposition concerning its funding and mandate, while Germany already approved a historic defense spending increase.

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EU Unveils "Readiness 2030" Defense Plan Amidst Rising Global Tensions

The European Commission unveiled "Readiness 2030," a plan to strengthen European defense by increasing spending, reforming procurement, and fostering collaboration among member states due to threats from Russia and China, and uncertainty over future US support.

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EU to Issue €150 Billion in Bonds for Military Spending

The European Union will issue €150 billion in joint bonds to fund military purchases, exceeding Russia's projected 2025 military budget, reflecting a shift in Germany's fiscal policy and spurred by US pressure for increased European security.

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Russia's Economy: A Cocaine-Fueled Illusion

Despite Russia's reported economic growth in 2023 and 2024, its reliance on massive military spending masks underlying vulnerabilities, including high corporate debt and a severe labor shortage, increasing the likelihood of a post-conflict economic crisis.

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