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Polish SAFE: Nawrocki’s Sovereignist Countermove

Filip Łapiński March 10, 2026

The president’s funding plan for Poland’s defense buildup removes the risk of Brussels holding funds hostage if they dislike the country’s required ‘progress reports.’

Patriots for Europe Slam EU’s 2040 Climate Target as “Ideological Experiment”

Zoltán Kottász July 25, 2025

“We are being forced to focus on climate adaptation while we should be talking about security, defence, and other important issues,” Ondřej Knotek told europeanconservative.com.

Macron at Bastille Day parade with Defence Staff General Thierry Burkhard

Macron at War for 2025 Bastille Day

Hélène de Lauzun July 14, 2025

The French president has announced a significant increase in the army’s budget—but with what money?

Roberta Metsola in focus giving the side eye to an out of focus Ursula von der Leyen

Parliament Sues Commission for Sidestepping €150B Defense Vote

Tamás Orbán June 24, 2025

The legal committee almost unanimously voted to take the EU Commission to court over bypassing Parliament to fast-track the spending scheme.

Defense Funding: Europe Is Wading Into Deep Debt Waters

Sven R. Larson May 25, 2025

To date, there are no credible estimates of the fiscal danger associated with NATO’s planned military expansion. We put numbers on it. Prepare to be shocked.

Friedrich Merz (L) speaks during a debate at the Bundestag

German Greens Accept Merz Plan for €1 Trillion Defence and Infrastructure Debt

Zoltán Kottász March 14, 2025

The CDU leader has given in to the climate demands of the Greens in return for their backing and a two-thirds majority in parliament.

Brussels To Finance European Defense — but How?

Javier Villamor February 3, 2025

European defense is at a crossroads, with the European Union preparing an unprecedented investment push to bolster its military infrastructure.

Government Report: Israel Must Get Ready for War With Turkey

Tamás Orbán January 7, 2025

PM Netanyahu calls the recommended offensive geopolitical strategy a “roadmap” to secure the country’s future.

First EU Defense Chief Eyes a €100 Billion War Chest

Tamás Orbán December 9, 2024

A global “axis of authoritarian countries” is uniting against the West, so Europe must be ready too, Kubilius said.

Euros & Dollars: Bad Timing for Lithuania’s Tax Hikes

Sven R. Larson May 23, 2024

Combined with elevated unemployment, a stagnant economy spells trouble for the Lithuanians. To drop a package of tax hikes into this mix is to play with fire.

Tag: defense budget

Polish SAFE: Nawrocki’s Sovereignist Countermove

Patriots for Europe Slam EU’s 2040 Climate Target as “Ideological Experiment”

Macron at War for 2025 Bastille Day

Parliament Sues Commission for Sidestepping €150B Defense Vote

Defense Funding: Europe Is Wading Into Deep Debt Waters

German Greens Accept Merz Plan for €1 Trillion Defence and Infrastructure Debt

Brussels To Finance European Defense — but How?

Government Report: Israel Must Get Ready for War With Turkey

First EU Defense Chief Eyes a €100 Billion War Chest

Euros & Dollars: Bad Timing for Lithuania’s Tax Hikes

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