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The options to fund European defence

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

Financial Times - 5d

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 - 6d

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 - 6d

What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?

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

BBC News - 5d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

Thales challenges European governments on defence pledges

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

Financial Times - 17h

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 - 12h

Will splits in Europe prevent a credible answer on Ukraine and defence?

Europe is scrambling to react effectively to the relentlessness and pace of change in Washington, writes Europe editor Katya Adler.

BBC News - 4h

Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live

This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

German Defence Minister Pistorius laments 'catastrophic' SPD result

Yahoo News - Feb. 23

Debt and defence headache for Merz after AfD and far left make gains

Election winner could struggle to reform strict borrowing rules due to opposition in next parliament

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Why Germany’s debt rules are a bellwether for EU defence spending

Also in this newsletter: can European lawmakers convince the US to change its tone on digital taxes?

Financial Times - Feb. 25

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

Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending

PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

James Landale: Will Starmer's defence hike win over Trump?

The prime minister has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.

BBC News - Feb. 25

The papers: UK ramps up defence budget and Europe's 'fight for peace'

The government's increase in defence spending and developments between Ukraine and the US dominate Wednesday's papers.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Can Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?

Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato's future.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Starmer prepares to meet Trump after raising defence spending

The PM will head to Washington a day after announcing military budgets would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2027.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Germany’s Merz in ‘difficult’ talks over plans to boost defence spending

Debate over multibillion-Euro top-up to military fund is playing a central role in exploratory coalition discussions

Financial Times - 4d

China’s defence ministry warns Taiwan ‘we will get you, sooner or later’

Threat after Taipei announces bigger military drills appears to mirror a line from children’s film Ne Zha 2. China’s defence ministry spokesperson has warned Taiwan “we will come and get you, ...

The Guardian - 4d

Ex-US defence chiefs urge congressional hearings on Trump’s military firings

Trump’s first defence secretary James Mattis among five to express alarm at ‘reckless’ dismissals of top military figures. US politics live – latest updates Five former US defence secretaries ...

The Guardian - 4d

If the best defence against AI is more AI, this could be tech’s Oppenheimer moment

An unsettling new book advocates a closer relationship between Silicon Valley and the US government to harness artificial intelligence in the name of national security. Oscar Wilde’s quip, “Life ...

The Guardian - 2d

Europe juggles protecting Ukraine with rebuilding its own defences

Also in this newsletter: the free market case for more green subsidies

Financial Times - 1d

European defence shares jump as blistering rally gathers pace

Euro surges after pressure builds on continent’s governments to boost military spending

Financial Times - 1d

EU to propose new common fundraising to fuel defence splurge

Also in this newsletter: Ireland moves to relax its rules for deploying peacekeepers

Financial Times - 22h

Starmer urged to use defence spending boost to revive UK manufacturing

Make UK chief calls for support for small businesses as Europe faces pressure from US to shoulder security cost

Financial Times - 17h

Fears Ukraine defences will last only months without US

One Ukrainian soldier said the impact of the US aid pause would be "measured in lives"

BBC News - 11h

Germany’s future coalition partners to relax debt rules to boost defence budget

Conservative alliance and Social Democrats to propose exempting spending of more than 1% of GDP on defence. The prospective partners in Germany’s next government have said they will seek to loosen ...

The Guardian - 8h

Taxing the rich could help cover increased French defence spending

Yahoo News - 8h

Germany’s Merz strikes ‘game-changing’ deal to boost defence spending

Chancellor-to-be’s moves to relax debt brake marks historic shift in country’s conservative approach to borrowing

Financial Times - 6h

Rewind Cassette Player Review: The Best Portable Tape Player

This high-end modern cassette player is better than vintage for tape heads.

Wired - 2d

Stashing these injured players is a winning move

Eric Karabell serves up a list of injured players to keep on your radar.

ESPN - 5d

The N.H.L. Players Most Likely to Be Traded

There’s a move for every team to make at the deadline.

The New York Times - 3d

What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?

Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.

Wired - Feb. 21

Source: Morant is Grizz player in burglary string

Ja Morant is the Grizzlies player whose home was burglarized by the men charged in break-ins at the homes of pro athletes, a source confirmed.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Source: Unnamed Jets player followed, robbed

An unidentified New York Jets player was robbed at gunpoint Saturday morning near his New Jersey home after being followed home from New York City, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Yankees finally permits players to sport full beards

The New York Yankees have finally thrown in the razor and will allow players to have beards. John Dickerson takes a look back at the sport's history with facial hair.

CBS News - Feb. 21

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