Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?
The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy.
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Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?
The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - 2h -
Germany OKs huge boost in defense spending as Europe gears up for new era
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Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending
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If even Germany is embracing higher spending, why on earth can’t Labour? | William Keegan
Russia has pushed Europe into a quasi-Keynesian approach to the defence budget. Only Britain insists on cutting help to the sick to pay for security. As the president of the US provokes trade and ...The Guardian - 3d -
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France begins handing over military bases to Senegal
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IRS taxpayer help office in crosshairs
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Tech partnership can make US, UK economies great again
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Google Says Its New AI Mode Will Help You Find Better, Deeper Information
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Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions
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