German Defence Groups

Can Europe’s defence groups step up if Trump pulls back?

Region’s arms companies have been soaring but the US president’s approach could turbocharge their ascent

Financial Times - 19h

German Defence Minister Pistorius laments 'catastrophic' SPD result

Yahoo News - Feb. 23

German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund

Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag. Germany’s outgoing parliament could be asked ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Italian defence group set to boost European drone firepower in tie-up with Baykar

Leonardo’s planned joint venture would give Turkish company longed-for access to Europe’s market

Financial Times - Feb. 26

The options to fund European defence

Governments are discussing how to boost investment in Europe’s arms industry

Financial Times - Feb. 27

Labour cannot ignore Trump’s impact on defence

The tough choices the government needs to make will inevitably mean talking about defence spending in the open

Financial Times - Feb. 25

UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Starmer’s announcement of ‘biggest sustained rise’ since cold war comes ahead of Trump meeting on Thursday

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Increasing defence budget will require tough trade-offs

If Labour will not budge on tax, inflation and a persistent deficit may be the result

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Starmer and Badenoch clash over defence spending

The prime minister announced the UK will reallocate aid funds to boost military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.

BBC News - Feb. 26

What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?

Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.

BBC News - Feb. 27

The Papers: 'Hug of hope' and 'billions for Kyiv and UK defence'

Many of Sunday's front pages are dominated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to No 10.

BBC News - 4d

Time for ESG investors and defence stocks to call a truce

Governments are pledging to spend more on defence and want to make it easier for private investors to join in

Financial Times - 3d

Thales challenges European governments on defence pledges

‘If the orders come, we will be ready,’ says French group’s chief

Financial Times - 2d

Germany’s Merz plans ‘double bazooka’ for defence and infrastructure

Economists’ proposal for up to €800bn of funding under review as part of coalition talks

Financial Times - 2d

Germany's Merz promises to do 'whatever it takes' on defence

Germany's likely chancellor-to-be announces a political deal to raise hundreds of billions of euros in extra spending.

BBC News - 1d

Making Europe’s defence spending great again

Where there is a will (to boost military capabilities), there is a way

Financial Times - 13h

EU leaders endorse new defence funding initiatives

Europe’s backing for Kyiv faces resistance from Orbán as Trump turns US-European relations on their head

Financial Times - 13h

France plans further increase in defence spending

Yahoo News - 8h

Watchdog group sues for DOGE records

"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Remembering Liberty German and Abby Williams

Liberty German and Abby Williams's loved ones reflect on their lives and the impact they had on those around them.

NBC News - Feb. 21

German president vows Ukraine is 'not alone'

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

German unemployment steady at 6.4% in February

Yahoo News - 6d

Inside the Telegram Groups Doxing Women for Their Facebook Posts

A WIRED investigation goes inside the Telegram groups targeting women who joined “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” groups on Facebook with doxing, harassment, and sharing of nonconsensual intimate images.

Wired - Feb. 24

Group calls for 'economic blackout' boycott Friday

Grassroots group People's Union USA is organizing a "blackout" boycott of major businesses on Friday to protest against corporate greed and high costs, with the goal of uniting Americans against ...

The Hill - 6d

Kurdish group PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey

The PKK calls for the release of its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan to lead a process of disarmament.

BBC News - 4d

Human rights groups protest mass layoffs in Argentina

Argentine President Javier Milei's government laid off human rights workers who investigate, document, and educate the public about crimes committed by the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983.

CBS News - 4d

Troubled Wood Group taps Rothschild for refinancing talks

Oil services and engineering company holds debt discussions in parallel to exploring takeover by Dubai-based Sidara

Financial Times - 3d

Serena joins ownership group of WNBA's Tempo

Twenty-three-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams is joining the ownership group of the new WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo, which will tip off its first season in 2026.

ESPN - 3d

Serena Williams joins WNBA ownership group in Toronto

Serena Williams is investing in women's professional basketball team the Toronto Tempo.

CNBC - 3d

US advertising group Stagwell plans M&A drive

Founder Mark Penn hopes to double revenues and capitalise on upheaval at rivals

Financial Times - 2d

Student group challenges Texas A&M drag ban

A group of students is suing the Texas A&M University System after a vote last week banned all drag performances from taking place on its 11 campuses. The resolution and subsequent lawsuit, filed ...

The Hill - 1d