Wagenknecht: Trump Key to Ukraine Peace; BSW Rises in Germany
Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of Germany's new BSW party, suggests Donald Trump could help end the war in Ukraine, contrasting her party's pro-Russia stance and criticism of German military support for Ukraine with the AfD's pro-US leanings. BSW currently polls around 5 percent, the minimum needed for B...
Wagenknecht: Trump Key to Ukraine Peace; BSW Rises in Germany
Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of Germany's new BSW party, suggests Donald Trump could help end the war in Ukraine, contrasting her party's pro-Russia stance and criticism of German military support for Ukraine with the AfD's pro-US leanings. BSW currently polls around 5 percent, the minimum needed for B...
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48% Bias Score
EU to Explore Financial Flexibility for Defense Spending
During an informal EU summit prioritizing European defense, the President of the European Commission announced plans to increase budgetary flexibility for defense spending, potentially involving changes to lending practices and private sector engagement, driven by geopolitical concerns and requests ...
EU to Explore Financial Flexibility for Defense Spending
During an informal EU summit prioritizing European defense, the President of the European Commission announced plans to increase budgetary flexibility for defense spending, potentially involving changes to lending practices and private sector engagement, driven by geopolitical concerns and requests ...
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56% Bias Score
EU to Counter US Tariffs Amidst Push for Independence
In response to President Trump's announcement of potential import tariffs on the EU, European leaders unanimously agreed to retaliate with counter-tariffs, highlighting a growing push for EU economic and military independence.
EU to Counter US Tariffs Amidst Push for Independence
In response to President Trump's announcement of potential import tariffs on the EU, European leaders unanimously agreed to retaliate with counter-tariffs, highlighting a growing push for EU economic and military independence.
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48% Bias Score
EU Races to Fund Military Buildup Amid Russia's War and US Pressure
Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and US pressure, the EU is urgently seeking funding for increased military spending, exploring options including joint debt, while balancing transatlantic ties and fostering a stronger European defense industry; leaders meet in Brussels to discuss this.
EU Races to Fund Military Buildup Amid Russia's War and US Pressure
Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and US pressure, the EU is urgently seeking funding for increased military spending, exploring options including joint debt, while balancing transatlantic ties and fostering a stronger European defense industry; leaders meet in Brussels to discuss this.
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56% Bias Score
Mitsotakis Proposes €100 Billion Fund to Strengthen European Defense
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis proposed a €100 billion European fund and fiscal rule changes to boost European defense spending at an informal EU summit in Brussels, responding to geopolitical shifts and the new US administration.
Mitsotakis Proposes €100 Billion Fund to Strengthen European Defense
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis proposed a €100 billion European fund and fiscal rule changes to boost European defense spending at an informal EU summit in Brussels, responding to geopolitical shifts and the new US administration.
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12% Bias Score
Starmer Seeks Closer UK-EU Ties Amidst US Trade War Threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends his first European Council meeting since Brexit, seeking closer security and defense cooperation with the EU amid US trade war threats, while navigating domestic political sensitivities around Brexit.
Starmer Seeks Closer UK-EU Ties Amidst US Trade War Threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends his first European Council meeting since Brexit, seeking closer security and defense cooperation with the EU amid US trade war threats, while navigating domestic political sensitivities around Brexit.
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48% Bias Score
Europe's Defense Shift After Trump's 2017 Warning
Following President Trump's 2017 Warsaw speech emphasizing American interests and questioning the West's will to survive, European nations, particularly Poland, have significantly increased defense spending, reaching 23 of 32 NATO members exceeding the 2% GDP target, and the EU committing $194 billi...
Europe's Defense Shift After Trump's 2017 Warning
Following President Trump's 2017 Warsaw speech emphasizing American interests and questioning the West's will to survive, European nations, particularly Poland, have significantly increased defense spending, reaching 23 of 32 NATO members exceeding the 2% GDP target, and the EU committing $194 billi...
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40% Bias Score
EU Leaders Grapple with Defense Spending Amidst Russia's War and Uncertain US Support
Facing Russia's aggression and potential US withdrawal of support, the EU is grappling with how to finance a significant increase in its defense spending, prompting discussions on joint funding and procurement during a summit in Brussels, attended by Britain's Prime Minister.
EU Leaders Grapple with Defense Spending Amidst Russia's War and Uncertain US Support
Facing Russia's aggression and potential US withdrawal of support, the EU is grappling with how to finance a significant increase in its defense spending, prompting discussions on joint funding and procurement during a summit in Brussels, attended by Britain's Prime Minister.
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48% Bias Score
EU Divided Over Defense Spending: France Versus the Rest
At an upcoming EU summit, France is pushing for using EU defense funds only on European-made weapons, while other members prioritize maintaining strong U.S. ties, fearing alienating President Trump; this disagreement is hindering the development of a unified EU defense policy and causing tension amo...
EU Divided Over Defense Spending: France Versus the Rest
At an upcoming EU summit, France is pushing for using EU defense funds only on European-made weapons, while other members prioritize maintaining strong U.S. ties, fearing alienating President Trump; this disagreement is hindering the development of a unified EU defense policy and causing tension amo...
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60% Bias Score
EU Leaders to Tackle Defense Shortfalls and Funding at Brussels Summit
EU leaders will meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss a joint strategy for strengthening European defense and its financing, aiming to address capability shortfalls and funding gaps, with a focus on air defense, naval defense, military mobility, cybersecurity, and drones, while navigating disagreeme...
EU Leaders to Tackle Defense Shortfalls and Funding at Brussels Summit
EU leaders will meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss a joint strategy for strengthening European defense and its financing, aiming to address capability shortfalls and funding gaps, with a focus on air defense, naval defense, military mobility, cybersecurity, and drones, while navigating disagreeme...
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36% Bias Score
EU Leaders to Tackle Defense Strategy Amid Funding Gaps and Russia Concerns
EU leaders convene in Brussels on Monday for an informal summit to define a common defense strategy, aiming for €500 billion in investment over a decade, addressing capability gaps and funding mechanisms amid concerns about Russia and shifting US priorities.
EU Leaders to Tackle Defense Strategy Amid Funding Gaps and Russia Concerns
EU leaders convene in Brussels on Monday for an informal summit to define a common defense strategy, aiming for €500 billion in investment over a decade, addressing capability gaps and funding mechanisms amid concerns about Russia and shifting US priorities.
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40% Bias Score
EU Leaders to Increase Defense Spending Amidst Ukraine War and US Pressure
EU leaders met in Brussels on February 3rd to discuss increasing defense spending and cooperation, prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine and US pressure to raise NATO defense budgets to 5% of GDP; the meeting included discussions on strengthening transatlantic partnerships and collaborations with coun...
EU Leaders to Increase Defense Spending Amidst Ukraine War and US Pressure
EU leaders met in Brussels on February 3rd to discuss increasing defense spending and cooperation, prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine and US pressure to raise NATO defense budgets to 5% of GDP; the meeting included discussions on strengthening transatlantic partnerships and collaborations with coun...
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60% Bias Score