Poland and UK discuss defence spending as Europe moves to re-arm

Finance minister Andrzej Domański calls for smarter funding as continent moves to bolster its military power

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Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending

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Decision comes even as government joins other European countries in seeking to raise military spending
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