EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending
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EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending

Hindustan Times  

* EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending New definition needed as spending caps eased * 'Defence-relevant' items will qualify * But some countries want broader scope By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, - When do state investments in arms factories, or the wages of tank crews and pilots not count as defence spending? On Thursday, EU leaders will study ways to mobilise hundreds of billions of euros to boost the military readiness of the bloc, which has hastily redefined what it classifies as defence spending. EU officials say border protection can be defined as "defence" only if it is refers to part of a military installation built to prevent an invasion, rather than normal border guard spending on patrolling the sea to catch boats carrying migrants. While cyber security in general would not make the defence list, EU officials said, computers bought by the military to prevent cyber attacks would qualify.

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Europe needs to spend more on defence, not just pretend to
1 week ago

Europe needs to spend more on defence, not just pretend to

The Economist  

A s the British government drew up its annual budget in 2015, the sums came out wrong in a troubling way. Cuts across departments meant that spending on defence would come out just shy of 2% of GDP for the first time since the 1930s. That wouldn’t do: only a year earlier Britain had hosted NATO leaders as they formally …

EU Commission proposes 800-billion-euro defence plan
3 weeks, 1 day ago

EU Commission proposes 800-billion-euro defence plan

Hindustan Times  

BRUSSELS -The European Commission proposed on Tuesday new joint EU borrowing of 150 billion euros to lend to EU governments for defence as part of an overall 800 billion total financing effort to boost Europe's defence capabilities. EU Commission proposes 800-billion-euro defence plan The 150 billion euros of new joint borrowing is to go towards building pan-European capability domains like …

Markets eye new wave of joint European bonds in rush to boost defence
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Markets eye new wave of joint European bonds in rush to boost defence

The Hindu  

Big investors are sensing that a fresh joint European borrowing effort is becoming more likely as the region scrambles to ramp up defence spending. The modest reaction across bond markets, typically unnerved by higher spending, as defence talks gathered pace this month suggests investors view increased borrowing as manageable so far. Some analysts reckon even Germany, which will face a …

Markets eye new wave of joint European bonds in rush to boost defence
1 month ago

Markets eye new wave of joint European bonds in rush to boost defence

Live Mint  

* Bond markets calm in face of potential funding surge * Odds of joint borrowing seen higher than late last year * Growth impact of defence spending will be critical - Goldman By Yoruk Bahceli LONDON, Feb 26 - Big investors are sensing that a fresh joint European borrowing effort is becoming more likely as the region scrambles to ramp …

UK increases defence spending amid US pressure: Where do European nations stand?
1 month ago

UK increases defence spending amid US pressure: Where do European nations stand?

Firstpost  

Facing pressure from US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the defence spending would be hiked to 2.5 per cent of the GDP by 2027, an increase of 0.2 per cent. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2027. Standing up in …

U.K. to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP during 2027
1 month ago

U.K. to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP during 2027

The Hindu  

The U.K. government will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of GDP during 2027 and maintain that level annually, up from the current level of 2.3%, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the House of Commons on Tuesday. “I can announce that this government will begin the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the end of the Cold War,” …

Europe weighs options to boost defence spending
1 month ago

Europe weighs options to boost defence spending

Live Mint  

Europe will likely have to spend hundreds of billions of euros to prepare to defend itself militarily without U.S. help, and will also have to find ways to do that without spooking bond investors. Burilkov and Wolff calculate that it would cost around 250 billion euros annually to raise European defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product from around …

How Europe has been preparing for WIII – and why Britain isn’t ready
1 month ago

How Europe has been preparing for WIII – and why Britain isn’t ready

The Independent  

More than 1,500km from London, frenetic activity is underway in the countryside of Poland, Finland, and the Baltic States: bulldozers and diggers are constructing field defences. Poland is spending at least €2.5bn on its border defence system, including building a sky shield system akin to Israel’s “Iron Dome” to protect its eastern border from a growing threat from Russia. While …

Denmark announces plans to bolster its defense spending and raise it above 3% of GDP
1 month, 1 week ago

Denmark announces plans to bolster its defense spending and raise it above 3% of GDP

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Danish government on Wednesday …

Can Britain afford to spend much more on defence?
1 month, 1 week ago

Can Britain afford to spend much more on defence?

The Independent  

Keir Starmer has declared that Europe is “facing a once-in-a-generation moment for the collective security of our continent”. He has called on European nations to increase defence spending: “Non-US Nato nations have already increased defence spending by 20 per cent in the past year, but we must go further.” President Donald Trump, to the alarm of many, has suggested the …

ANDREW NEIL: This is a watershed in Europe's history. For decades we have lavished billions on welfare and sent the bill for our defence to America - and Trump simply won't let that continue
1 month, 1 week ago

ANDREW NEIL: This is a watershed in Europe's history. For decades we have lavished billions on welfare and sent the bill for our defence to America - and Trump simply won't let that continue

Daily Mail  

President Macron will host an emergency summit of European leaders in Paris today in an attempt to marshal a united response to the defence and security crisis now engulfing Europe. US Vice President JD Vance stunned the Munich Security Conference by warning that various official attacks on free speech across Europe, including in Britain, undermined the US-European shared commitment to …

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?
1 month, 1 week ago

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While the majority of Nato allies were predicted to …

Labour’s defence budget ‘won’t touch the sides’, Starmer is warned
1 month, 1 week ago

Labour’s defence budget ‘won’t touch the sides’, Starmer is warned

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But even if there is an urgent push to boost spending, there is said to …

From Poland’s ‘iron dome’ to boots on the ground: How Europe is preparing for the Third World War
1 month, 1 week ago

From Poland’s ‘iron dome’ to boots on the ground: How Europe is preparing for the Third World War

The Independent  

More than 1,500km from London, frenetic activity is underway in the countryside of Poland, Finland, and the Baltic States: bulldozers and diggers are constructing field defences. Poland is spending at least €2.5bn on its border defence system, including building a sky shield system akin to Israel’s “Iron Dome” to protect its eastern border from a growing threat from Russia. While …

EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump

Hindustan Times  

* EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump NATO's Rutte and UK's Starmer to join Brussels talks * Focus on transatlantic ties, boosting European defences * Europe under pressure to rely less on US for protection * Leaders to talk capabilities, cooperation and funding By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, - European Union leaders gather on Monday to …

EU countries call for European Investment Bank to push into defence funding
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU countries call for European Investment Bank to push into defence funding

Live Mint  

By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, Jan 31 - Nineteen European Union countries, including France and Germany, are calling for the European Investment Bank to boost lending for the defence industry as the 27-nation EU seeks ways to improve its military against a possible future Russian attack. The call in a joint letter comes before EU leaders' talks on Monday on the …

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?
2 months ago

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?

New York Times  

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. for European NATO members Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. Poland Estonia Greece Bulgaria Romania Latvia Hungary 40% of G.D.P. 50% 60% Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. …

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself ‘to survive,’ says Tusk
2 months ago

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself ‘to survive,’ says Tusk

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to help Ukraine and deter Russia from targeting any more of its neighbors, top EU officials warned on Wednesday. Ask yourselves what we can do for our own security,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose country holds the …

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk
2 months ago

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ask yourselves what we can do for our own …

EU must boost defence spending to counter Russia’s threat, says Kallas
2 months ago

EU must boost defence spending to counter Russia’s threat, says Kallas

Al Jazeera  

The top EU diplomat has said that EU members do not spend enough on defence. Russia is posing an existential threat to the European Union’s security and the only way to address that is to increase spending on defence, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. Kallas’s rallying cry was the latest in a slew of increasingly alarming …

From Poland’s ‘iron dome’ to boots on the ground: How Europe is preparing for the Third World War
2 months, 3 weeks ago

From Poland’s ‘iron dome’ to boots on the ground: How Europe is preparing for the Third World War

The Independent  

More than 1,500km from London, frenetic activity is underway in the countryside of Poland, Finland, and the Baltic States: bulldozers and diggers are constructing field defences. Poland is spending at least €2.5bn on its border defence system, including building a sky shield system akin to Israel’s “Iron Dome” to protect its eastern border from a growing threat from Russia. While …

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests
3 months, 1 week ago

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests

Live Mint  

- Europe “will spend more” on defence, the head of Nato has suggested, after he warned that “it is time to shift to a wartime mindset”. Mark Rutte, the organisation’s secretary general, told the BBC that US president-elect Donald Trump was “right” that there should be more spending on defence. Speaking to the BBC on Thursday, Mr Rutte said: “My …

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests
3 months, 1 week ago

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests

Live Mint  

- Europe “will spend more” on defence, the head of Nato has suggested, after he warned that “it is time to shift to a wartime mindset”. Mark Rutte, the organisation’s secretary general, told the BBC that US president-elect Donald Trump was “right” that there should be more spending on defence. Speaking to the BBC on Thursday, Mr Rutte said: “My …

David Lammy urges EU allies to bolster defence spending ahead of Trump return
3 months, 3 weeks ago

David Lammy urges EU allies to bolster defence spending ahead of Trump return

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Lammy urged European Nato members to ramp up defence spending …

The frightening maths of Europe’s military black hole
4 months ago

The frightening maths of Europe’s military black hole

Live Mint  

ON NOVEMBER 23rd Mark Rutte, the new head of NATO, and Donald Trump, America’s president-elect, were photographed together grinning delightedly and shaking hands in Palm Beach, Florida. For all Mr Trump’s antagonism towards NATO, his nominees for secretary of state—Marco Rubio—and national security adviser—Mike Walt z—understand the value of the alliance, says Sir Lawrence Freedman, a British military strategist. The …

From Poland’s ‘iron dome’ to boots on the ground: How Europe is preparing for the Third World War
4 months ago

From Poland’s ‘iron dome’ to boots on the ground: How Europe is preparing for the Third World War

The Independent  

More than 1,500km from London, frenetic activity is underway in the countryside of Poland, Finland, and the Baltic States: bulldozers and diggers are constructing field defences. Poland is spending at least €2.5bn on its border defence system, including building a sky shield system akin to Israel’s “Iron Dome” to protect its eastern border from a growing threat from Russia. While …

European countries are spending more on defense, a think tank says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

European countries are spending more on defense, a think tank says

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — European nations boosted their defenses in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a London-based think tank said Friday, but much remains to be done for them to be ready to face threats from Russia. “NATO has not just significantly increased its ambitions regarding its deterrence and …

The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad, almost two thirds of it in the United States, and failing to invest enough in joint military projects, a landmark report on EU competitiveness warned on Monday. The 27 member states are also failing to make best use of Europe’s research and development capacities to modernize …

Threatened by Russia, will the EU do enough to fund defence?
11 months, 1 week ago

Threatened by Russia, will the EU do enough to fund defence?

New Indian Express  

BRUSSELS: As Russian forces push back outgunned Ukrainian troops and conflict rocks the Middle East, calls are growing from panicked EU leaders for Europe to finally get serious about funding its own defence. "It is time for the European awakening on defence and security," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told an industry summit in Brussels this week. Days after …

EU to boost defence industry in a bid to move away from US dependency
1 year ago

EU to boost defence industry in a bid to move away from US dependency

The Hindu  

The European Union on March 5 outlined ambitious plans to boost its defence industry as it responds to the threat posed by Russia’s war on Ukraine and seeks to wean member nations off an over-dependence on the U.S. defence industry. Strategic independence In the first 16 months since the February 2022 start of the Ukraine war, “member states spent more …

Europe Is Boosting Military Spending. It’s Still Not Enough.
1 year, 1 month ago

Europe Is Boosting Military Spending. It’s Still Not Enough.

Live Mint  

BRUSSELS—With a war raging nearby and the threat that a second Trump administration could pull the U.S. out of NATO, Europe has ratcheted up military spending. But the target of European spending might figure into the debate: Almost two-thirds of the money European governments have pledged for military gear since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago …

Defence spending boost to see 18 NATO members hit target in 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Defence spending boost to see 18 NATO members hit target in 2024

Al Jazeera  

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the figure is a ‘sixfold increase’ from 2014 when only three countries met the target. Eighteen NATO member states plan to meet the alliance’s target of spending the equivalent of 2 percent of gross domestic product on defence in 2024, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said. “We don’t see any imminent threat against any NATO ally.” ‘Sawing …

Europe must 'urgently' ramp up 'mass production of arms' with the continent no longer living 'in times of peace', Germany warns, after Trump encouraged Russia to attack NATO allies who 'don't pay thei
1 year, 1 month ago

Europe must 'urgently' ramp up 'mass production of arms' with the continent no longer living 'in times of peace', Germany warns, after Trump encouraged Russia to attack NATO allies who 'don't pay thei

Daily Mail  

Europe has to 'urgently' increased the 'mass production of arms' as we no longer 'live in times of peace', Germany's chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned, just days after Donald Trump encouraged Russia to attack NATO member states. Olaf Scholz became the latest leader on the continent to push for more defence spending A leading arms manufacturer said it would take …

NATO defence spending is rising, but not fast enough
1 year, 8 months ago

NATO defence spending is rising, but not fast enough

The Economist  

N ATO LEADERS had a packed agenda at their summit in Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, on July 11th and 12th. Meanwhile, the alliance also approved its first comprehensive defence plans since the cold war. Western defence spending fell dramatically in real terms after the cold war. In 2006 NATO allies agreed to a target for defence spending of 2% of GDP, …

Defense spending to focus on fixing basics, more EU cooperation
2 years, 9 months ago

Defense spending to focus on fixing basics, more EU cooperation

NL Times  

Defense is going to eliminate backlogs in the military apparatus. The military will place greater emphasis on specialization and "intensive" cooperation with other European countries, the Ministry of Defense said in the memo "Stronger Netherlands, Safer Europe" on Wednesday. "In our investments in Defense, we, therefore, opt for capabilities of added value within the partnerships." This concerns things like intelligence …

Defence spending plans show a serious mismatch between what the government wants and what it can actually achieve
4 years, 4 months ago

Defence spending plans show a serious mismatch between what the government wants and what it can actually achieve

The Independent  

There was something delusional about the prime minister’s announcement to parliament of a substantial increase in British defence spending. Boris Johnson spoke of Britain’s place in the world in almost Edwardian terms, as if there was still some vast British empire with its vital shipping lines to defend. It was as if the casual, harmless, meaningless label of “global Britain”, …

Can a European army save the EU?
7 years, 11 months ago

Can a European army save the EU?

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Nic Robertson is CNN’s international diplomatic editor. The word “security” appeared 11 times in British Prime Minister Theresa May’s six-page Article 50 letter, spelling out the importance of Britain forging “the closest possible security co-operation” with the EU. At the Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Bahrain late last year, May promised, “We will invest in hard power, with …

Fears of Russia and Trump drive EU leaders to boost defense budgets
8 years, 3 months ago

Fears of Russia and Trump drive EU leaders to boost defense budgets

LA Times  

Meeting for the first time since the U.S. presidential election, European Union members agreed Thursday to increase their spending on defense. At the summit, Merkel and French President Francois Hollande pushed for the EU to impose new economic sanctions against Russia, which along with Syrian government forces carried out the devastating bombing of Aleppo. “But more than words are needed …

Nato countries are not spending enough on defence, the alliance's chief says
8 years, 4 months ago

Nato countries are not spending enough on defence, the alliance's chief says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nato’s signatory countries have “a problem” with not spending enough of …

Rob de Wijk: European defence long way off
12 years, 9 months ago

Rob de Wijk: European defence long way off

Dutch News  

Europe is sinking into insignificance and nobody cares one bit, writes Rob de Wijk In 1989, just after the fall of the Berlin wall, I finished my dissertation on Nato. Now that the US itself is cutting spending, is focusing on Asia and complaining that Washington is coughing up 80% of Nato expenses, smart defence may very well be the …

Rob de Wijk: European defence long way off
12 years, 9 months ago

Rob de Wijk: European defence long way off

Dutch News  

Europe is sinking into insignificance and nobody cares one bit, writes Rob de Wijk In 1989, just after the fall of the Berlin wall, I finished my dissertation on Nato. Now that the US itself is cutting spending, is focusing on Asia and complaining that Washington is coughing up 80% of Nato expenses, smart defence may very well be the …

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