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Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), speaks during a session of the Bundestag on March 18, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.

Bundestag Betrays Voters and Approves €1 Trillion Debt Deal

Zoltán Kottász March 18, 2025

The German centre-right and the left-wing parties bypassed the newly elected parliament to vote for Friedrich Merz’s spending spree.

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.

EIB Shatters Defense Investment Cap as Calls for Rearmament Grow

Javier Villamor March 5, 2025

Is this a step in preparation for a future with a less reliable NATO, or one where the EU cannot defend itself independently without Washington’s support?

CDU incoming German chancellor Friedrich Merz looking out a window

Bypassing the Parliament: Merz’s €900 Billion Defence Dream

Zoltán Kottász March 4, 2025

Germany’s prospective next chancellor is using undemocratic methods to forge an alliance with the Left, itself already rejected by the electorate.

Munich Security Summit: Europe’s Future Is What’s at Stake

Javier Villamor February 14, 2025

U.S. Vice President JD Vance hinted that Washington seeks a swift resolution to the conflict, even if it involves concessions to Moscow.

Denmark Rethinks Greenland Defense After U.S. Pressure

Javier Villamor February 4, 2025

Trump’s stance is less about territorial ambitions and more about pushing Europe to take responsibility for key regions threatened by Russian and Chinese expansion.

Another Trump Win: Denmark To Boost Arctic Defence with €1.9 Billion

Nick Hallett January 28, 2025

The move follows a “fiery” call between the U.S. president and Danish PM over the future of Greenland.

Germany To Count Road Repairs As Defence Spending To Hit NATO Target

Michael Curzon September 5, 2024

Scholz’s government is accused of engaging in “smoke and mirrors.”

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Economy Still Growing, but Not for Much Longer

Sven R. Larson May 9, 2024

With a mix of consumers and government driving the current economy, the Biden administration may find itself going into the election in a recession.

Euros & Dollars: This EU Outfit Wants To Increase Its Profit

Sven R. Larson May 8, 2024

Originally, the European Stability Mechanism was set up to help troubled member states with their debt. Now, it wants to branch out—and make more money for itself.

Tag: defense spending

Bundestag Betrays Voters and Approves €1 Trillion Debt Deal

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

EIB Shatters Defense Investment Cap as Calls for Rearmament Grow

Bypassing the Parliament: Merz’s €900 Billion Defence Dream

Munich Security Summit: Europe’s Future Is What’s at Stake

Denmark Rethinks Greenland Defense After U.S. Pressure

Another Trump Win: Denmark To Boost Arctic Defence with €1.9 Billion

Germany To Count Road Repairs As Defence Spending To Hit NATO Target

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Economy Still Growing, but Not for Much Longer

Euros & Dollars: This EU Outfit Wants To Increase Its Profit

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