US Demands Massive Increase in European Defense Spending
The United States is demanding that European nations, including Spain, significantly increase their defense spending to 2% of GDP by summer, citing concerns over a lack of military strength in a world war, past appeasement of dictators, and reliance on US protection. Spain, already a top ten NATO co...
US Demands Massive Increase in European Defense Spending
The United States is demanding that European nations, including Spain, significantly increase their defense spending to 2% of GDP by summer, citing concerns over a lack of military strength in a world war, past appeasement of dictators, and reliance on US protection. Spain, already a top ten NATO co...
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64% Bias Score
Hollande: Trump Administration No Longer an Ally of France
Former French President François Hollande asserts that the Trump administration is no longer an ally of France, citing the administration's actions towards Russia and Ukraine, and a potential weakening of NATO as evidence of a growing rift between the US and Europe.
Hollande: Trump Administration No Longer an Ally of France
Former French President François Hollande asserts that the Trump administration is no longer an ally of France, citing the administration's actions towards Russia and Ukraine, and a potential weakening of NATO as evidence of a growing rift between the US and Europe.
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52% Bias Score
Macron Visits Portugal Amidst Transatlantic Tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron started a two-day state visit to Portugal on Thursday, aiming to fortify bilateral relations and European unity amidst uncertainty caused by the US's altered foreign policy under President Trump, who has questioned European security, threatened to withdraw from NATO,...
Macron Visits Portugal Amidst Transatlantic Tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron started a two-day state visit to Portugal on Thursday, aiming to fortify bilateral relations and European unity amidst uncertainty caused by the US's altered foreign policy under President Trump, who has questioned European security, threatened to withdraw from NATO,...
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40% Bias Score
Crenshaw Demands More European Military Involvement in Ukraine Conflict
Rep. Dan Crenshaw urged European nations to significantly increase their defense spending and troop deployments to deter Russia in the Ukraine conflict, or to otherwise remain silent in negotiations, citing insufficient contributions that undermine their leverage.
Crenshaw Demands More European Military Involvement in Ukraine Conflict
Rep. Dan Crenshaw urged European nations to significantly increase their defense spending and troop deployments to deter Russia in the Ukraine conflict, or to otherwise remain silent in negotiations, citing insufficient contributions that undermine their leverage.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat on EU Sparks Trade War Fears
President Trump threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports, prompting a strong condemnation from the European Commission which vowed to retaliate against these "unjustified barriers to free and fair trade"; a planned meeting between EU High Representative Josep Borrell and US Secretary of State Antony Bli...
Trump's Tariff Threat on EU Sparks Trade War Fears
President Trump threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports, prompting a strong condemnation from the European Commission which vowed to retaliate against these "unjustified barriers to free and fair trade"; a planned meeting between EU High Representative Josep Borrell and US Secretary of State Antony Bli...
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48% Bias Score
Macron-Trump Meeting Addresses European Concerns on Ukraine
French President Macron met with U.S. President Trump on Monday to discuss the Ukraine conflict, addressing European concerns following a U.S.-Russia meeting that excluded Ukrainian and European representatives; Macron's visit is seen as a success despite the absence of concrete commitments, particu...
Macron-Trump Meeting Addresses European Concerns on Ukraine
French President Macron met with U.S. President Trump on Monday to discuss the Ukraine conflict, addressing European concerns following a U.S.-Russia meeting that excluded Ukrainian and European representatives; Macron's visit is seen as a success despite the absence of concrete commitments, particu...
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36% Bias Score
UK Defence Spending Boosted to 2.5% of GDP Amidst US Pressure
Keir Starmer announced a boost to UK defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP, driven by US pressure and aiming to address the imbalance in military aid to Ukraine compared to Europe, with potential long-term economic and political implications.
UK Defence Spending Boosted to 2.5% of GDP Amidst US Pressure
Keir Starmer announced a boost to UK defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP, driven by US pressure and aiming to address the imbalance in military aid to Ukraine compared to Europe, with potential long-term economic and political implications.
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68% Bias Score
UK Minister Quits Over Aid Budget Cuts to Fund Defence Spending Increase
UK Development Minister Anneliese Dodds resigned in protest against Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to cut the aid budget from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income to fund a £6 billion increase in defense spending by 2027, a move seemingly influenced by US President Trump's pressure on NATO ...
UK Minister Quits Over Aid Budget Cuts to Fund Defence Spending Increase
UK Development Minister Anneliese Dodds resigned in protest against Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to cut the aid budget from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income to fund a £6 billion increase in defense spending by 2027, a move seemingly influenced by US President Trump's pressure on NATO ...
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60% Bias Score
Kallas: NATO Membership Best Security Guarantee for Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas declared NATO membership as the best security guarantee for Ukraine, contrasting with Donald Trump's stance and emphasizing the need for European involvement in any Ukraine resolution, while warning against appeasing Russia.
Kallas: NATO Membership Best Security Guarantee for Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas declared NATO membership as the best security guarantee for Ukraine, contrasting with Donald Trump's stance and emphasizing the need for European involvement in any Ukraine resolution, while warning against appeasing Russia.
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56% Bias Score
Germany's Pivotal Moment: A Zeitenwende Requiring Courageous Action
Germany faces a pivotal moment mirroring three past successful instances of strategic decision-making by its Chancellors; this time, however, Germany must act independently of the US to strengthen Europe, support Ukraine, and counter rising populism.
Germany's Pivotal Moment: A Zeitenwende Requiring Courageous Action
Germany faces a pivotal moment mirroring three past successful instances of strategic decision-making by its Chancellors; this time, however, Germany must act independently of the US to strengthen Europe, support Ukraine, and counter rising populism.
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64% Bias Score
EU Rejects Trump's Accusations, Warns of Retaliation in Escalating Trade Dispute
The European Union strongly rejected President Trump's accusations of anti-US intent, countering his threat of a 25% tariff on all EU products with warnings of retaliatory measures targeting iconic American industries. The EU highlighted the significant \$1.5 trillion trade volume between the two si...
EU Rejects Trump's Accusations, Warns of Retaliation in Escalating Trade Dispute
The European Union strongly rejected President Trump's accusations of anti-US intent, countering his threat of a 25% tariff on all EU products with warnings of retaliatory measures targeting iconic American industries. The EU highlighted the significant \$1.5 trillion trade volume between the two si...
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44% Bias Score
Merz's Election Victory Signals Major Shift in German Foreign Policy
Following his election victory, German conservative leader Friedrich Merz declared that the current European security architecture is defunct due to concerns over the reliability of the US under a potential Trump presidency; he proposes increased European defense spending and a closer relationship w...
Merz's Election Victory Signals Major Shift in German Foreign Policy
Following his election victory, German conservative leader Friedrich Merz declared that the current European security architecture is defunct due to concerns over the reliability of the US under a potential Trump presidency; he proposes increased European defense spending and a closer relationship w...
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40% Bias Score