Tag #Military Spending

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Greece Announces €25 Billion Defense Modernization Plan

Greece announced a €25 billion, 12-year defense modernization plan, including advanced technologies and domestic industry involvement, driven by geopolitical shifts, NATO pressure, and a desire to counter Turkey's military advancements, partially enabled by the EU invoking its national escape clause...

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Spain Accelerates Military Spending, but EU Defense Unity Remains Elusive

Spain will increase military spending to meet NATO's 2% target ahead of 2029, focusing on domestic industry and reducing reliance on US technology; however, disagreements persist among European nations regarding the urgency and approach to bolstering defense capabilities and the perception of the Ru...

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War Economies: Resource Shifts and the EU's ReArming

Several countries are adopting "war economies," characterized by resource reallocation to military production, as seen in Russia and Ukraine's responses to the conflict, and the EU's "ReArm Europe" plan, totaling €800 billion, reflects this trend.

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Trump's Southern Border Military Operation Costs Exceed $300 Million

President Trump's military mission at the US southern border, costing $328 million by March 12th, aims to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking, despite low migrant crossings and criticism of resource misallocation from national security priorities.

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Europe's Rearmament Debate: Echoes of 'The Great Illusion'

Sir Norman Angell's 1909 book, "The Great Illusion," warned against the economic folly of war, a view echoed today by some opposing European rearmament against Russia; however, Vladimir Putin's history of aggression, despite economic setbacks, shows that economic rationality is not always a deterren...

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Sumar's Internal Division on EU Defense Spending

Sumar, a Spanish government coalition party, faces internal divisions over increasing EU defense spending, with over 40% of its potential voters opposing it, while a majority of EU citizens support such increases; this contrasts with Podemos, where a larger percentage opposes increased military spen...

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Greece Unveils \$25 Billion Military Modernization Plan

Greece announced a \$25 billion military modernization plan, its largest in modern history, driven by growing security concerns and disputes with Turkey, including the acquisition of 20 F-35 fighter jets and other advanced weaponry.

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EU Analysts Push for Energy Security Spending Alongside Military Budget

Political analysts urged EU finance ministers to prioritize strengthening Europe's energy resilience alongside military spending in the upcoming €1 trillion budget, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to security in the EU's next seven-year budget.

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Germany's Military Spending Soars Amidst Russian Threat

Facing perceived threats from Russia and a shift in US foreign policy, Germany's parliament recently approved a significant increase in military spending, exempting defense budgets from debt limits, leading to a €100 billion investment to bolster its military, the Bundeswehr, despite significant per...

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Greece to Fund Law Enforcement Raises After Armed Forces Pay Increases

The Greek government will provide additional funds for law enforcement following pay raises for the armed forces, totaling €2.1 billion since 2023, aiming for fiscal stability despite calls for similar raises for police, firefighters, and coast guards.

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Pentagon to Cut Civilian Workforce by 5-8%

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo to reduce the Department of Defense civilian workforce by 5-8%, potentially affecting 950,000 employees, to redirect resources towards military personnel; this follows a January buyout program and comes amid a costly border mission exceeding $300 million.

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Spain's NATO Military Spending Commitment: Discrepancies and Challenges

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte asserted that Spain aims to reach 2% of its GDP in military spending by this summer, a claim later downplayed by a senior NATO official, while Spanish President Pedro Sánchez offered a less precise commitment before 2029; however, reaching this goal by summer is con...

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